Virat Kohli arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium sharp at 9am this morning and after a team huddle and some warm-up exercises, proceeded to play football for about 15 minutes with his teammates.

As he met his childhood friend Shawez Khan at the side of the practice nets, Virat Kohli stopped midway and greeted him. The two friends then shared a warm embrace in a moment for the game. Shawez and Kohli played age group cricket together at one point of time in Delhi.

Virat Kohli has turned down the opportunity to captain Delhi, focusing instead on domestic cricket after a long hiatus, according to The Times of India.

Virat Kohli will play in the Ranji trophy for the first time in 13 years as he returns for the Delhi side in their round 7 clash of the domestic red-ball tournament. Kohli's presence for Delhi's game against Railways makes the fixture a high-profile one.

Virat Kohli will train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what will be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed that Kohli will join the squad, having confirmed his availability last week for their final group fixture against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30 to February 2.

Indian batter Virat Kohli has joined Delhi's Ranji Trophy squad in preparation for his return to domestic cricket. Kohli returns to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years, set to play for Delhi against Railways,

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Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli on Tuesday practiced with his Delhi Ranji teammates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here as the senior batter is set for a comeback into the domestic circuit after 12 years.