A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team played Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man – Virat Kohli.

Arun Jaitley Stadium and the areas nearby experienced a heavy rush on Thursday, January 30 as Virat Kohli-mania gripped the city with the former India captain returning to Ranji Trophy fold after more than 12 years.

While Virat Kohli 's Ranji Trophy return after more than a decade thrilled fans, chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium dampened the occasion. The former Indian skipper is playing a match against Suraj Ahuja's Railways team on Thursday, January 30.

A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy.

A stampede occurred outside the Gate 16 of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Some of the fans even got injured because of it.

Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy was met with an electrifying reception as thousands of fans gathered at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The star batter made his first appearance in the first-class tournament after 12 years, representing Delhi against Railways.

There was a brief rush and jostling outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium here Thursday morning as fans, who had gathered to see Indian superstar Virat Kohli play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012, tried to make their way inside.

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s return to Delhi's Ranji Trophy team after 12 years witnessed chaos take place outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on January 30. The excited fans who were eager to watch the legend in action stormed into the stadium as the gates opened,

A massive crowd gathered outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday as the Delhi cricket team took on Railways in their Ranji Trophy encounter. The frenzy, however, was not just for the domestic clash but largely for one man--Virat Kohli.

The craze for Virat Kohli hit the city of Delhi as fans queued outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from as early as 4 AM in the morning to get a glimpse of their favourite star in the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Railways on Thursday.

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