The Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli is ready to return to the Ranji trophy, for the first time in more than 12 years, this Thursday. Kohli, who last appeared for Delhi in the white ball domestic event in 2012, is part of Delhi’s team for the Ranji trophy match against the railroads. A couple of days before the start of the game, Kohli was seen rubbing shoulders with his teammates in Delhi in a practice session at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi.
Kohli arrived at Kotla on Tuesday morning, while several videos and images appeared on social networks. He had already informed the State Association of Delhi and the district of his intention to train with the children on Tuesday.
“Kohli informed Chief coach Sarandeep Singh about his willingness to train with the team. It will be a great experience for Delhi players if they spend so much time with him, ”said a DDCA official to Times of India Mondays.
Virat Kohli is playing a soccer circle with Delhi Ranji team pic.twitter.com/94q5n0lNKG
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Kohli virat training at the Arun Jaitley stadium before Delhi Ranji match against the railroads. 12 years since the last time he played. pic.twitter.com/pqahlstssa
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– Virat Kohli leads from the front with the Delhi Ranji team in today’s practice session. (PTI). pic.twitter.com/d0inraftnt
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It has also been reported that Kohli received the offer to lead the Delhi team in the game against the railroads, but he declined. With Rishabh Pant, no part of the accessory either, Ayush Badoni will continue to lead the side.
“Pant has been playing first -class Crick from Sueep Trophy in September. He has played 12 first -class games in the last three and a half months. With the Champions Trophy around the corner, rest has been advised to prepare for the white banks season, ”said an official.
Kohli was part of the team when he appeared in the last one in a national red ball competition by Delhi, against Uttar Pradesh in Mohan Nagar de Ghaziabad in 2012.
“Obviously, it is a great experience for our Junior players, since they can share the costumes with virat. If you look at our team, only Navdeep Saini has played with Virat in the IPL and for India. In fact. Team players They have played with virat in the Ranji trophy.
When asked about the security arrangements for the game, Sharma said: “We know that the presence of virat raises the profile of the game. Normally, we have 10 to 12 private security personnel for a regular Ranji match, but we will definitely increase the security so that virat can train without disturbance. “
Despite the return of Kohli, Delhi vs Railways’s game will remain free for spectators, and the DDCA also opened three positions at the end of the Ambedkar stadium. Kohli did not appear in the previous match of Delhi due to the sprain of the neck.
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