Virat Kohli’s highly-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy saw immense fanfare as nearly 15,000 supporters packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, eager to witness their cricketing hero in action.

The huge demand to watch Virat Kohli play was so overwhelming that the stadium official had to open Gate No. 18 to manage the influx of so many spectators.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy sparked massive excitement in Delhi, with thousands of fans queuing up outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from as early as 5 AM. The chants of ‘RCB,

Virat Kohli was welcomed with chants of 'RCB, RCB' as he got seat to represent Delhi in their clash against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Delhi are ahead in their match against Railways as they trailed by 200 runs with nine wickets in hand. Sumit Mathur and Navdeep Saini earlier picked up three wickets apiece.

Virat Kohli's return to Ranji trophy after 12 years brought a slew of fans who were waiting in lines since 5 AM to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketer

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy has left the Arun Jaitley Stadium massively crowded in a rare view from a domestic match in the country.