Rahul Tiwari
khelja|30-01-2025
Perhaps after many years, there is so much curiosity for a match of Ranji Trophy from the fans to the media. The curiosity is such that every movement (warm-up and practice) before the main event (cricket match) has created a different atmosphere in itself and has caught everyone's attention. This curiosity is now at its peak because the wait for more than 12 years is ending and Virat Kohli will once again be seen playing in the Ranji Trophy for the Delhi cricket team. From Thursday 30 January, the current Ranji Trophy season will start compared to the last round of the group round and the Delhi team will take on the railway.
In November 2012, Virat Kohli's previous match was in the Ranji Trophy match played between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi at a small ground in Ghaziabad. Till that time, Virat had made his mark in international cricket and all three had made their debut in format. But after that match, he was busy in international cricket for the last 12 years and could not return to domestic cricket. Now Virat is withdrawn from a format and his time has been returned to his Ranji Trophy due to the strictness of BCCI.
Now even though the strictness of BCCI has forced a superstar like Virat Kohli to return to the Ranji Trophy, but it seems to be a profitable deal for everyone. For most of the players of the Delhi cricket team, there is a once opportunity in life because apart from players like captain Ayush Badoni and Anuj Rawat, hardly anyone has got a chance to play in the IPL with or against Virat. This time, they will get a chance to share the dressing room with the field for 2 days and at least 4 days. That is, enough time to learn, understand and collect memories.
As far as Virat is concerned, this match being played under compulsion is also a chance for him. Not only is he completing the formalities of BCCI's instructions, but he also has a good opportunity to spend time at the crease before his big tournament like Champions Trophy. Last year, he did not pass well for him in the same way and especially after the disappointment of the tour of Australia, his place is no longer safe, in such a situation, he can make his position a little better by scoring a few runs. Although Virat plays every match with full promptness, but still this match will hardly be as important as a Test or ICC tournament or IPL match. In such a situation, they can play here without open mind and without any pressure and perhaps they should be helpful in returning to form.
Finally, the matter of Delhi cricket team. Winning this match is very important for this team. Although it seems difficult to reach the knockout round, but if this team defeats the railway with bonus point, then the next round is possible. If even the bonus point is not available and the team only records the victory, then there is nothing better than ending the season in a good way. Now if Virat Kohli plays an important role in this, then his return will also prove to be meaningful. Apart from this, at least on the pretext of this match, many other players will help in grabbing the attention of selectors, IPL scouts and less fans through their ability.