Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi crowd, fans leave stadium after his dismissal

Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy was short-lived, as he was dismissed for just 6 runs on Day 2 of Delhi’s clash against Railways. The stadium witnessed a mass exit as soon as Kohli was bowled by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan.

Jan 31, 2025 - 14:07
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Virat Kohli disappoints Delhi crowd, fans leave stadium after his dismissal

India’s star batter Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy was short-lived, as he was dismissed for just 6 runs on Day 2 of Delhi’s clash against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi today. What began as a roaring reception from the home crowd quickly turned into disappointment as Kohli’s struggles with the bat continued. The crowd, which was buzzing for every single delivery Virat faced, couldn't murmur a single word as the India stalwart departed after facing just 15 balls. The stadium witnessed a mass exit as soon as Kohli was bowled by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan.

Returning to domestic cricket after 12 years, Kohli was expected to anchor Delhi’s innings after they lost Yash Dhull early in the morning session. The packed stands erupted with chants of "Kohli, Kohli" as the 36-year-old took his position at number four. After striking a glorious boundary down the ground off Sangwan, Kohli was undone by an in-swinging delivery on the very next ball, which crashed into his stumps.

The star batter’s form has been a concern, with his recent Test performances against New Zealand and Australia raising questions about his consistency. His return to domestic cricket was seen as an opportunity to regain rhythm ahead of India’s crucial Test series against England, but his early exit only added to the concerns.

The hype surrounding Kohli’s Ranji return had reached fever pitch in the days leading up to the match. Fans gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for practice sessions, eager to catch a glimpse of the Indian great. Matchday saw thousands fill the stands, with many holding banners and posters celebrating Kohli’s homecoming. However, the dream scenario turned into disappointment as the star batter failed to make an impact.

Despite the early setback, Kohli will have a chance to redeem himself in Delhi’s second innings. However, the pressure will be immense, with fans and selectors hoping for a much-improved performance from the Indian batting stalwart.

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