Virat Kohli Set to Play Ranji Trophy Match Against Railways on January 30

Virat Kohli might get ready to play for Delhi in their game against Railways on January 30 in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Notable is that Kohli, along with others such as KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah, wasn't expected to play earlier because of injuries, but it looks like things have changed. Kohli had to sit out of the Ranji Trophy before because he hurt his neck during a match in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. People said he was still hurting and wouldn't play, but now, Sumit Ghosh shared that Kohli is actually getting ready to go onto the field against Railways.

This game is pretty crucial for him because the BCCI wants all players to play in domestic matches to even be considered for the Test series in England. This is important since after India didn't do so well, losing 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI became strict about this.

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- Virat Kohli is set to play the Ranji Trophy match against Railways starting on January 30th. [Sumit Ghosh from ABP] pic.twitter.com/wWZpKn78wE

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It's a major deal because top players such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't really played much in local games lately. Also, Kohli's part of the team for the ODI series against England that begins on February 6, making the Delhi vs. Railways match a great chance for him to play first class cricket, since that match wraps up on February 2. Considering all that, it seems players like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and others are going to be in the tournament's next round, showing everyone's preparing carefully following the BCCI's new rule.

Virat Kohli might play in a Ranji Trophy game against the Railways team, and it's a focused situation because it will help him prepare for some big games against England soon. The BCCI told players they need to play some first class matches to improve the game and it is helpful for champions trophy, and Kohli doing this is his following the rules and getting the practice he needs.