Delhi Cricket Fans Set to Go Crazy for Virat Kohli as DDCA Plans Special Arrangements for Ranji Game against Railways, Offers Free Tickets

The excitement among cricket fans in Delhi is at an all-time high as the legendary Virat Kohli is all set to make a grand comeback to the Ranji Trophy next week. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi will witness a historic moment as Kohli, the former Indian captain, will lead the home team against Railways in their final group game. This marks Kohli's return to the prestigious red-ball domestic tournament after a gap of 13 years, with his last appearance being in November 2012 against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. Get ready to witness the Kohli mania take over Delhi once again!

According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is making special arrangements for the return of Kohli to domestic cricket. In addition to getting increased security at the venue, DDCA is also making arrangements to host about 10,000 spectators at the stadium, hence North End and Old Club House will be opened for fans. The report further said that if extra seating arrangements are required, it will be made on the ground floor of the rest of the stands.

DDCA also reportedly announced that no tickets will be issued for the match, hence all the spectators will be able to watch this match for free.

Kohli's Ranji return after 13 years

The star India batter was slated to make his return to domestic cricket earlier this week in Delhi's match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. But he pulled out of the match citing stiffness in the neck, however, he did confirm his availability for the game against Railways, which will begin on January 30.

Kohli's decision to return to Ranji Trophy came amid BCCI's mandate on domestic cricket participation for all India regulars in a bid to keep themselves relevant for national team selection. It was part of a 10-point diktat that the board released in the wake of India's dreadful batting show in the tour of Australia, which concluded earlier this month. The 36-year-old had scored 190 runs in the series, which albeit included a ton in Perth.

Earlier this week, other India Test regulars made a comeback to domestic cricket including the likes of captain Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill.

Delhi lost their previous Ranji game against Saurashtra by 10 wickets, which left them in the fifth spot in Group D, one place behind Railways, after just one win in six matches.

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