Fan Run onto the field, worships Virat Kohli's feet during Ranji Trophy match

Kohli is once again in news for returning to domestic cricket, and this time it came with an emotional feeling over it. Security rules are something the fans need to obey, but similarly, such incidents also reflect that how cricket brings a nation closer together.Kohli showcased absolute poise though and Kohli some fans love in making it an unforgettable moment in this season of Ranji Trophy.

A fan enters the field during a Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium New Delhi, and touches Virat Kohli's foot  in the match.Meanwhile, as per what happened during the game a young fan managed to come through security and got inside outfield.He ran towards Kohli and he touched the Kohli  feet. In less than a second, the security officers have responded to the call and escorted off the field.Even having a soft touch the legend player Kohli popped into and asked to handle the fan with care

Crazy fan runs into the field to seek blessings from #ViratKohli #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/YXO88dAvO6

— Aadhira (@trend_1O1) January 30, 2025

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Kohli introduced to Ranji Trophy
This was very significant for Kohli since he came back to his domestic cricket after 13 years. Kohli's most recent in Ranji trophy was as late as November 2012.Over 9000 fans were allowed free entry into the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) for a one-off celebration of his return. The stadium thus almost became fully capacity.

The fans have come out in huge numbers for the Delhi vs Railways match 👌👌

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is buzzing 🔥#RanjiTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/IhwXam3F5T pic.twitter.com/ATCyjCAX1Y

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 30, 2025

In a major turn of events, the Indian batting stalwart makes a much-awaited return to domestic cricket and is slated to play his first Ranji game since 2012. The 37-year-old will be seen in action against the Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. To get a glimpse of the living batting legend, fans in huge numbers are expected to flock in and with that in mind, the DDCA aims to increase the seating capacity to accommodate as many as 10,000 fans for free.  

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Kohli turns down calls for captaincy just like Pant

Soon after Kohli was officially named in the domestic Delhi squad, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) were keen to have him as the captain ahead of Delhi's upcoming Ranji clash with Railways on January 30. But as per growing reports, Kohli blatantly refused to lead the side like Rishabh Pant citing similar concerns that he isn’t well-versed with the players. Both Pant and Kohli are inadequately acquainted with the current set of Delhi cricketers and are not well aware of the inner workings of the team environment. 

The 25-year-old Ayush Badoni will lead the team which will have two Test players including King Kohli. Badoni has made 13 FC appearances for Delhi so far ever since his debut in 2023 and has scored a shade under 1000 runs at an average of 53.55 which includes his best score of 205*. In addition, Badoni is a part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise and has featured in 42 IPL games for them scoring 634 runs at an average of nearly 25. 

So what's behind Kohli's sudden appearance in domestic cricket?

BCCI's recent mandate following the recent Border Gavaskar Trophy failure makes it compulsory for Indian players to regularly feature in domestic red-ball cricket if they desire to be selected in the national squad. But that is merely not the only reason why we see Kohli play in the Ranji Trophy. He is primarily participating in this game due to the strong interest of both the BCCI and its selectors are keen to see their starts perform actively in domestic cricket.

Sources claim that none of the top Indian cricketers got any such directive from the BCCI. If the cricketers have got such dos and don’ts from the media, it puts the Indian board in poor light.

Ranji Trophy: Exciting News for Virat Kohli Fans! Watch Him Play for Free 

Virat Kohli is going to play cricket for Delhi after not playing for them for 12 years. Virat Kohli will be back on January 30, playing against Railways, in the Ranji Trophy. The game is at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kohli couldn't play with his team in the last game because he had a sore neck and needed a doctor to help him, which meant he even missed on January 8 also.

This happened right after he finished playing in Sydney. But now his neck is better, and he can play in the game without any worries.  Virat Kohli used to be the captain of the Indian cricket team, but now he's playing for his Delhi team again.

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🚨 THE RETURN OF VIRAT KOHLI 🚨

Arrangements are being made to host 10,000 fans for free to watch the return of Virat Kohli in Ranji Trophy. [Abhishek Tripathi] pic.twitter.com/Siw0eSJOVl

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 25, 2025

Match Details

       Fixture: Delhi vs Railways

       Date: January 30, 2025

       Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

       Entry: Free for all fans

One of the most thrilling aspects of this match is that fans can witness Kohli's return live at the stadium free of charge.  Delhi Authorities have confirmed that entry for the match will be free, with arrangements being made to accommodate up to 10,000 spectators. This announcement has created a buzz among cricket Fans and Kohli fans who are eager to see the star batter(Kohli) in action.Don't miss this golden opportunity to watch Virat Kohli's comeback in the Ranji Trophy and cheer for him as he returns to his comeback in domestic cricket.