The much-awaited moment is here-Virat Kohli is returning to train with the Delhi side from Tuesday onward, marking his first return to the Ranji Trophy since 2012. The star batsman confirmed his availability for Delhi's must-win last group match against Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30 to February 2.

Kohli is returning to the field after having missed the previous round due to a neck injury. But the cricketing world waits with bated breath as they once again watch him in Delhi's colors. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh, said he was very excited about the return of Kohli back to the team, emphasizing how important his experience and skills are for the side.

Commitment to Domestic Cricket

BCCI in India recently issued guidelines for contracted players following India's disappointing 3-1 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasizing participation in domestic cricket. In fact, Kohli's decision to join the Delhi squad is perfectly in line with the direction given-off-a show of commitment to the game.

As the days leading up to his return, Kohli has been training hard with Sanjay Bangar, the batting coach of former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at a facility in Mumbai. Videos and images shared on social media display his determination to reclaim form and fitness before upcoming matches.

Crucial Matches Ahead

The last round of Ranji Trophy group games is on the verge of completion. Kohli's participation is not only a personal achievement but also an important part of the match for Delhi, who need to ensure their place in the tournament. This match will be followed by the match on February 6 in Nagpur, the first ODI of India against England, where Kohli will be a pivotal player during the three-match bilateral series preceding the Champions Trophy from February 19 onward.

In other developments from the domestic circuit, KL Rahul has been drafted in the Karnataka squad for its must-win fixture against table-toppers Haryana. Providing fluorescent light for other players in the lineup, who include Devdutt Padikkal and Prasidh Krishna, both fresh from their Test duties in Australia, KL Rahul returns to strengthen Karnataka's squad after an elbow niggle.

Star Players Making a Comeback

After an excellent performance in the last round, where he took a splendid ten wickets against Delhi, Ravindra Jadeja is all set to play for Saurashtra in their final match against Assam. Meanwhile, Riyan Parag, who has recently recovered from a shoulder injury, is slated to lead Assam in this crucial encounter.

Another well-known name in the return of the Ranji Trophy is Mohammed Siraj, playing for Hyderabad for the tie against Vidarbha. Siraj has since February 2020 been missing in action in the run of a Ranji match but stands out for his resplendent performance in the most recent Test series against Australia, bowling the second-most overs of all bowlers.

Exciting Times Ahead

As the Ranji Trophy heats up, the return of these star players adds an exciting layer to the competition, promising thrilling cricket in the days to come.