Long Queue, RCB chants: Kohli Fever Grips Delhi as he makes Ranji comeback

Long Queue, RCB chants: Kohli Fever Grips Delhi as he makes Ranji comeback (Photos: X)
Braving a minimum temperature of 6.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal on Thursday, fans thronged Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium to witness the return of 'King' Kohli.
2 kilometer long lines, 'RCB...RCB' chants echoed outside the stadium as talisman batter Virat Kohli is set to return to India's premier domestic tournament -- Ranji Trophy.
Kohli is making a hyped Ranji comeback after a 12-year hiatus. He's playing for the Delhi side in their last home game of the leg against Railways.
His aura made the domestic Test tournament as popular as any IPL game. Eager fans waited since early morning to get inside the stadium and get a glimpse of their favorite star even before the first ball was bowled.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association's (DDCA) call to make the entry free for the audience to witness the Ranji game made fans go crazy. All the fans needed was an ID card for entry.
The officials, at a point, struggled to manage the overwhelmingly enthusiastic crowds.
However, to a slight disappointment for fans, Delhi won the toss and chose to bowl first. Making the fans wait for at least until the second session.
Nevertheless, fans were still pumped-up to watch the match. The Railways, currently are struggling as they lost five wickets already for a meager 84-runs.
On the other-hand, the internet was crushing from the past over the news of Kohli's return. His practice session in Mumbai and joining Delhi couple of days back set social media platforms on fire.
Media and fans followed his every move right after he checked in Delhi on Tuesday, getting down from his black SUV all cameras and eyes were on the starboy.
After a team huddle and some warm-up exercises, he proceeded to play football for about 15 minutes with his teammates.
He even took out time to meet his old team-mates and fans.
Interestingly, Kohli after the practice session had his old times favorite 'kadhi chawal' with entire team.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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