A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy.

Virat Kohli, one of world’s biggest sports icons, made his long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years and is currently playing for Delhi in their Group D match against Railways in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 contest.

With Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy game after 12 years and crowds turning out in massive numbers, the authorities decided to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure the proceedings on day 1 in Delhi against the Railways go smoothly.

A stampede occurred outside the Gate 16 of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Some of the fans even got injured because of it.

Thousands of fans have filled a stadium in the Indian capital, Delhi, as Virat Kohli makes his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The 36-year-old star batter has turned out for Delhi on Thursday in the Ranji Trophy match against the Railways team at the well-attended Arun Jaitley stadium.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy was met with an electrifying reception as thousands of fans gathered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The star batter made his first appearance in the first-class tournament after 12 years, representing Delhi against Railways.

Initially, only one gate was open for entry and people started pushing each other to get inside the stadium, a Delhi police statement said

Team India star batter Virat Kohli’s return to Ranji Trophy is more of a celebration for fans than just a domestic cricket match as the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been filled with excitement to watch him play for Delhi against Railways on Thursday,

Team India's star batter Virat Kohli has drawn crowds of colossal numbers as he returned to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years to play for Delhi against the Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The spectators were having their own share of fun as they were shouting 'Kohli ko bowling do'.

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012

A dramatic moment unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as a fan breached security and rushed onto the field to meet Virat Kohli during his highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy. Playing for Delhi against Railways in his first Ranji appearance in 13 years,