Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is all set to make his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket.

The star batter has been included in Delhi’s 20-member squad for their final Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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This comeback marks Kohli’s first appearance for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy since 2012, adding a touch of excitement to the domestic season.

When will Virat Kohli play for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy?

Kohli will feature in Delhi’s last Group D match of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, which starts on Thursday.

The fixture against Railways will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, offering local fans a rare opportunity to watch the cricket legend in action at the domestic level.

This match will be Kohli’s first Ranji Trophy appearance since November 2012, when he played against Uttar Pradesh.

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With this rare outing in domestic cricket, Kohli aims to find his rhythm ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.

For Kohli, this match is an opportunity to regain form and fluency, especially after his struggles in the Test series against Australia.

What has the DDCA planned for fans?

To ensure cricket enthusiasts can witness Kohli’s comeback, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) will open the North End and Old Club House End stands for the public.

Read more about the DDCA preparation here.

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What are the challenges Kohli aims to overcome?

Kohli’s return to domestic cricket comes on the heels of a tough outing in the Test series against Australia, where he managed only 190 runs in nine innings at an average of 23.75.

Despite a century in the opening match, his vulnerability outside the off-stump was evident. The Ranji Trophy match provides Kohli a chance to work on his technique and build confidence before returning to international cricket.

What is Delhi’s full squad for the match against Railways?

Below is the complete 20-member Delhi squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Railways:

1. Ayush Badoni (Captain)
2. Virat Kohli
3. Sanat Sangwan
4. Arpit Rana
5. Yash Dhull
6. Jonty Sidhu
7. Himmat Singh
8. Navdeep Saini
9. Money Grewal
10. Harsh Tyagi
11. Siddhant Sharma
12. Shivam Sharma
13. Pranav Rajvanshi
14. Vaibhav Kandpal
15. Mayank Gusain
16. Gagan Vats
17. Sumit Mathur
18. Rahul Gahlot
19. Jitesh Singh
20. Vansh Bedi

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