Virat Kohli failed to make a mark in the first innings of his Ranji Trophy return, scoring just 6 off 15 deliveries.

His return to the Ranji Trophy may have been highly anticipated, but for Kohli and his supporters, it was a chapter that ended in frustration rather than redemption.

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Virat Kohli is trending for making his comeback in the Ranji Trophy after almost 13 years, but besides his name, chilli paneer was the other dominant keyword on social media on Thursday. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) canteen owner Sanjay Jha spoke to TimesofIndia.com and shared the details.

Virat Kohli featured in his first Ranji Trophy fixture since 2012 when he took the field for Delhi in their round seven clash against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli was felicitated by the Delhi & District Cricket Association at the end of the second day of the fixture.

Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted only 15 deliveries on day two of the match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.

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

Virat Kohli made his return to domestic cricket when he took the field with Delhi against Railways on Thursday (Jan 30). This was Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012 when he played against Uttar Pradesh.

Virat Kohli headed to the crease after the dismissal of Yash Dhull on the morning of day two, much to the joy of a packed crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, disaster struck as he was dismissed for 6(15).

Virat Kohli was left utterly dejected in dugout after his Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni crashed for 99 runs in Ranji Trophy clash against Railways