India, Jan. 27 -- Virat Kohli will train with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from Tuesday ahead of his return to the premier domestic first-class tournament after over 12 years.

The 36-year-old did not play last week in Delhi's defeat to Saurashtra because of a neck niggle, but has made himself available for the home game against Railways starting on Thursday, Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed to HT. The cricket board (BCCI) had directed all the India team members to play Ranji games after the 1-3 Test series defeat in Australia that saw batters in particular struggle.

Delhi are out of reckoning for a knockout spot from Elite Group D, placed sixth out of the eight teams ...