India, Jan. 30 -- A working Thursday morning did not stop fans from creating an electrifying atmosphere for Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy. The former India captain, playing for Delhi in the tournament after 12 years, ensured thousands of fans flocked to watch him in action at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for Delhi against Railways.

As of Wednesday, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) had planned to open only three gates - 16, 17, and 7 - for spectators. The overwhelming turnout compelled authorities to also open gates 18 to accommodate the spectators.

On the morning of Day 1, the stadium had already recorded a crowd of more than 15,000 occupying the Gautam Gambhir and Bishan Singh Bedi stands.

"There was rush at time of ...