Virat Kohli Returns to Domestic Cricket in Ranji Trophy At Shalimar Ground by falling lbw to Railways' fast bowler Himanshu Sangwan
Kohli Takes a One Hit Swing At The Crease
Ranji Trophy debutant Kohli expected to open for Delhi, racing back in at No.4 with the crowd cheering him as they usually do for their batting legend. But he wasn't there for long.
Kohli played the stroke cautiously, building some overs before he unleashed his signature straight drive off Sangwan four through the final corner. Sangwan retaliated with a neat inswinger ball later that brought down Kohli at the crease and off stumps within the gully. Kohli turned and faced the crowd, look disappointed as the crowd was completely hush over whistle sparked by how nervous was crowd.

Virat Kohli Wicket Vs Railway Ranji Trophy Match pic.twitter.com/Y3hdYcC2kC

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fast bowler Himanshu Sangwan:
Sangwan achieves his career Sangwan dealing with a career high wire for 28-year-old Himanshu Sangwan who is one of the regulars in the Ranji Circuit for Railways. Sangwan (a tall, fast bowler who is renowned for transporting the ball on pitch) followed through his script beautifully by bowling at Virat Kohli off stump.
Any bowler's dream wicket It is a special moment for Virat Kohli, I feel this as a turning point in my career. So I just concentrated on what I do best and similar to what I normally bowl, Sangwan said after the match.

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Kohli back in Ranji Trophy after 12 years
For Kohli, this Ranji trophy match meant a lot since he was last to have played 2nd class game for Delhi Right now in 2013!
His participation was taken as one of commitment to playing for the grass root level and match practice in an actual game before some important international blocks which are in the offing for him.
But he was doubted to be unavailable before a match with news of a neck strain Kohli had reportedly informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his injury and took an injection for pain