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 domestic cricket was filled with excitement, but on Day 1, he didn’t get the chance to bat. As Delhi wrapped up Railways’ innings for 241, Kohli had to watch from the sidelines.

Virat Kohli's comeback to the Ranji Trophy has stirred up strong emotions among fans. One fan even managed to breach security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to meet the star cricketer and touch his feet.

With diet along with fitness being Virat Kohli most important aspect in his career, there was always a buzz around what the stylish batter is eating for lunch. In an interview with RevSportz, DDCA canteen head chef, Sanjay Jha, revealed what has been served to Virat Kohli.

At first, the DDCA opened the roughly 6,000-capacity 'Gautam Gambhir Stand' for spectators but sensing the crowd situation could go out of hand, the officials were forced to open the 'Bishan Bedi Stand' which can accommodate around 14,

On his return to domestic cricket after 12 years, Virat Kohli requested for chilli paneer for lunch, a vegan twist on his old favourite, chilli chicken.

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.