A massive crowd turned up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi to witness star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years. Interest in Kohli’s return is so high that fans started queuing up outside the stadium as early as 5 AM.

Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy has also reignited debates about the role of "superstar culture" in Indian cricket.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy sparked massive excitement in Delhi, with thousands of fans queuing up outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from as early as 5 AM. The chants of ‘RCB,

A chorus of ‘Kohli, Kohli’ and ‘RCB, RCB’ began echoing around the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday morning, long before the first ball was bowled at 9.30 a.m.

Thousands of fans filled a stadium in the Indian capital, Delhi, as Virat Kohli made his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The 36-year-old star batter turned out for Delhi on Thursday in the Ranji Trophy match against the Railways team at the Arun Jaitley stadium.

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's return to Ranji trophy after 12 years brought a slew of fans who were waiting in lines since 5 AM to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketer

Excited fans packed the Arun Jaitley Stadium, arriving hours early, to witness Virat Kohli's first Ranji game in over 12 years. Despite not getting to bat on Day 1, Kohli's presence created an electrifying atmosphere,

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy has left the Arun Jaitley Stadium massively crowded in a rare view from a domestic match in the country.