Delhi: A special atmosphere was seen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning. From 3 o’clock in the morning, the fans started gathering outside the stadium, as Indian cricket veteran Virat Kohli is returning to the Ranji Trophy. Kohli confirmed earlier this month that he would play the last league match against the Railways from Delhi. After joining the team on Tuesday, the eagerness of the fans increased even more.
Slogans of ‘RCB, RCB’
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) kept admission in the stadium free on this special occasion, where the audience had to show only its Aadhaar card. As the match time came close, the crowd grew further.
*Fans Started Gathering at Arun Jaitley Stadium from 3 am night to see Virat Kohli’s Ranji Match. (Revsportz). https://t.co/uq0jwdw6kq
– Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_Vkohli) January 30, 2025
The slogans of ‘RCB, RCB’ also echoed at the stadium, as Kohli plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
‘RCB RCB’ Chants at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.pic.twitter.com/nvzl5paglx
– Mufaddal Vohra (@Mufaddal_vohra) January 30, 2025
Fans welcomed Virat from Utsukta, when he reached the stadium with his number plate number. With this, the fans were seen running towards the entry gate and standing in a long line longer.
ranjitrophy2025 #Delhivsrailway #Viratkohli 𓃵 #Craze #Fans pic.twitter.com/pyqw82msf7
– Cricket in Genes (@criccatingnes) January 30, 2025
#ranjitrophy2025 #Delhivsrailway #Viratkohli 𓃵 #Craze #Fans pic.twitter.com/UPY9ibxqzl
– Cricket in Genes (@criccatingnes) January 30, 2025
The craze of the fans was such that he kept in line outside the stadium for hours, so that he could see his favorite cricketer playing.
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