Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, against Railways on January 30. Kohli’s return to domestic cricket is part of his preparation for upcoming national duties. Several other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are also participating in the domestic competition.
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