India, Jan. 30 -- 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. Kohli, who had confirmed his availability for Delhi's final league match against Railways earlier this month, joined the squad on Tuesday, fueling anticipation for his comeback after more than 12 years away from domestic cricket.

To mark this highly awaited moment, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) made entry to the stadium free for fans, with attendees only needing to present their Aadhar Cards. The buzz was palpable, with the crowd growing steadily as the match approached.

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