Virat Kohli is playing in India's premier domestic first class competition for the first time since 2012 and the former India captain will be keen to shake off the poor form he has been suffering from min red ball cricket.

Get all the latest updates and highlights as Virat Kohli returns to domestic cricket for the first time since 2012, turning out for Delhi against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Delhi skipper Ayush Badoni won the toss and chose to bowl, not what most of the people who thronged the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the early hours of the capital would have wanted with Virat Kohli returning to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years' gap.

Focus will be on Virat Kohli as the former India captain returns to domestic cricket after more than 12 years. The Delhi vs Railways match starts on 9:30 AM IST.

Seven of the eight quarter-final spots are still undecided, and Virat Kohli is making a return to the Delhi squad after a 12-year absence. Follow the live scores and updates from the final league roun

Star India batter Virat Kohli is all set to make a comeback to Ranji Trophy after a long gap of 12 years as Delhi lock horns with Railways in their Round 7 clash of the tournament at Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.

Follow our live cricket update for in-depth match coverage and exciting highlights from Delhi vs Railways Elite, Group D at Delhi on ESPNcricinfo.

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

While Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after over 12 years has garnered all the attention, KL Rahul conducted his business as usual in a low-key manner.

Virat Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy after 12 years, honing his backfoot game and aiming to revive his form at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was a memorable homecoming for star India batter Virat Kohli as the veteran batter joined the Delhi squad to prepare for his first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.