New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- It was a memorable homecoming for star India batter Virat Kohli as the veteran batter joined the Delhi squad to prepare for his first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

The stadium, where the superstar batter began his journey in first-class cricket back in November 2006 with a brief outing of 10 runs, has made his return to his home stadium with contributions that make him a "10 on 10" cricketer in the eyes of millions of his fans. 9,000-plus Test runs, 30 centuries and multiple records later, the 36-year-old has taken to a place where it all started in a bid to refine his skillset for perhaps one last peak before he hangs up his bat.

A massive crowd had gathered to wat...