India, Jan. 30 -- Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years drew fans in large numbers at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. The atmosphere was electric, with thousands of supporters chanting "RCB, RCB" as they welcomed Kohli back to the competition, reinforcing the sheer magnitude of his popularity.

Kohli's presence on the field for Delhi's clash against Railways was a momentous occasion, as fans cheered every time Kohli turned towards them as he stood at slips.

However, the excitement around Kohli's comeback reached new heights when a fan, overcome with emotion, breached security to meet the 36-year-old batter. The fan rushed onto the ground, bowed down to Kohli, and touched his feet before security inte...