NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to red-ball home cricket after greater than 12 years resulted in disappointment as he was dismissed for simply six runs in Delhi’s Ranji Trophy match towards Railways on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.
Kohli walked in to bat at No. four on the second day of the match, with hundreds of followers braving the chilly morning to witness the modern-day nice in motion. Nonetheless, his keep on the crease was short-lived, lasting solely 15 balls earlier than he was clean-bowled by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan within the 28th over.
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After hitting a crisp boundary within the earlier ball, Kohli tried an off-side drive to a size supply that swung again sharply. He misjudged the motion, and the ball snuck between his bat and pads, crashing into the off-stump. The sight of Kohli’s off-stump cartwheeling despatched Railways gamers into celebration whereas leaving the packed stadium shocked.
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A visibly disenchanted Kohli walked again as some followers, equally dejected, exited the stands prematurely. Delhi, who had began steadily, had been decreased to 86 for three in 27.four overs following his dismissal.
Earlier on Day 1, Railways posted 241 of their first innings, with wicketkeeper-batter Upendra Yadav anchoring the innings with a preventing 95 off 177 balls, together with 10 fours and a six. Delhi’s bowlers had achieved effectively to limit Railways, however their batting lineup now confronted a stern take a look at.
Kohli’s return to home cricket was anticipated to be a lift for Delhi, however his early exit got here as a serious disappointment. Followers will now hope for a greater displaying within the second innings as Delhi look to get better and take management of the match.
