The match marks Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy for the first time since 2012, after BCCI's diktat made it mandatory for all India stars to play domestic cricket

During practice, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a young boy named Kabir son of one of Kohli's former age-group teammates interacted with the star cricketer. A video of their conversation has since gone viral on social media.

New Delhi: Virat Kohli has declined the opportunity to captain Delhi in their final Ranji Trophy home match against Railways, allowing Ayush Badoni to continue leading the side.

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was troubled a couple of times by pacers Navdeep Saini and Siddhant Sharma during practice ahead of his return to domestic cricket, according to a report.

Virat Kohli motivated the young Delhi cricketers in his own way on his first practice session with the team in more than 12 years before the Ranji Trophy match

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli on Tuesday practiced with his Delhi Ranji teammates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here as the senior batter is set for a comeback into the domestic circuit after 12 years.

Virat Kohli will train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what will be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed that Kohli will join the squad, having confirmed his availability last week for their final group fixture against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30 to February 2.

Indian batter Virat Kohli has joined Delhi's Ranji Trophy squad in preparation for his return to domestic cricket. Kohli returns to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years, set to play for Delhi against Railways,