Where will Virat Kohli bat on his Ranji Trophy return after 12 years? Delhi captain Ayush Badoni vacated his spot for the former India captain.

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years has sparked excitement, with the BCCI making a last-minute decision to broadcast the Delhi vs Railways clash, allowing fans to witness the cricketing icon back in domestic action.

Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy match in 2012 and made his debut in November 2006. Meanwhile, he has played 23 matches so far, scoring 1,547 runs and smashing five centuries. According to a report by The Indian Express report, Kohli's fitness was deemed better than that of the entire Delhi team.