Virat Kohli Set to Make Ranji Trophy Comeback with Delhi
NEW DELHI: Cricket fans have a reason to rejoice as Virat Kohli is all set to play Delhi’s final Ranji Trophy group stage match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium starting January 30. After a brief period of rest due to a neck sprain, Kohli has confirmed his availability for this important domestic fixture.
Following a conversation with the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley, Kohli has made it clear that he is eager to return to the field. Initially included in a 22-member squad for the match against Saurashtra, Kohli’s name was later confirmed for the final game of the season.
The Anticipation Builds
This upcoming match marks a significant moment, as it will be Kohli’s first appearance in the Ranji Trophy in 13 years. Reports suggest that he has been training with the Ranji team in preparation for the match, and further updates on the team selection are expected soon.
As the Ranji Trophy season draws to a close on February 2, Kohli will then shift his focus to national duties, with the ODI series against England commencing on February 6 in Nagpur.
Star Players Returning
Kohli is not the only star making a return; several Indian players are also participating in the ongoing round of state matches. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to play for Mumbai against Jammu & Kashmir, while Shubman Gill will represent Punjab. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja is confirmed to play for Saurashtra, and Mohammed Siraj is likely to turn out for Hyderabad’s last group game. There are also indications that KL Rahul may join Karnataka for their fixture on January 30.
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