Virat Kohli craze hit Delhi as the former India captain made his return to Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years against Railways.

With Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy game after 12 years and crowds turning out in massive numbers, the authorities decided to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure the proceedings on day 1 in Delhi against the Railways go smoothly.

A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy.

Virat Kohli is featuring in Ranji Trophy for the first time since November 2012 and the fans are excited to watch him. DDCA announced that entry was free for 10000 fans and they thronged the stadium early in the morning forcing them to open more gates.

A stampede occurred outside the Gate 16 of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Some of the fans even got injured because of it.

A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team played Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man – Virat Kohli.

While Virat Kohli 's Ranji Trophy return after more than a decade thrilled fans, chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium dampened the occasion. The former Indian skipper is playing a match against Suraj Ahuja's Railways team on Thursday, January 30.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy was met with an electrifying reception as thousands of fans gathered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The star batter made his first appearance in the first-class tournament after 12 years, representing Delhi against Railways.

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Arjun Jaitley Stadium to witness Virat Kohli's first domestic red-ball match in 13 years. Although the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association anticipated a 10,000-strong crowd,

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s return to Delhi's Ranji Trophy team after 12 years witnessed chaos take place outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. The excited fans who were eager to watch the legend in action stormed into the stadium as the gates opened,

Arun Jaitley Stadium and the areas nearby experienced a heavy rush on Thursday, January 30 as Virat Kohli-mania gripped the city with the former India captain returning to Ranji Trophy fold after more than 12 years.