Virat Kohli craze hit Delhi as the former India captain made his return to Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years against Railways.

A fan invaded the pitch to touch Virat Kohli's feet during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways.

A fan breached the ground security to meet star India batter Virat Kohli and touch his feet as he made his return to Ranji Trophy after 12 years during Delhi vs Railways game at Arun Jaitely Stadium.

Such was Kohli's aura that a strong crowd of over 10,000 remained at the stadium despite Railways batting first.

Star India batter Virat Kohli is all set to make a comeback to Ranji Trophy after a long gap of 12 years as Delhi lock horns with Railways in their Round 7 clash of the tournament at Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s return to Delhi's Ranji Trophy team after 12 years witnessed chaos take place outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. The excited fans who were eager to watch the legend in action stormed into the stadium as the gates opened,

Preparations were being made to telecast the game, more stands than usual were being readied for fans, and players on both sides were excited to be part of his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012

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Virat Kohli is playing in India's premier domestic first class competition for the first time since 2012 and the former India captain will be keen to shake off the poor form he has been suffering from min red ball cricket.

Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012, and was at the Delhi stadium on Tuesday to prepare for this