Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan was forced to face the fans' wrath after he commented on top India batsman Virat Kohli's tame and early dismissal on his return to domestic cricket after a gap of more than 12 years.

Virat Kohli's much-anticipated Ranji Trophy return was cut short when he was bowled for 6 runs by Himanshu Sangwan. Irfan Pathan reflected on the difficulties of domestic cricket, prompting mixed reactions from Kohli's fans who felt Pathan was overly critical.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has returned to training with his former batting coach Sanjay Bangar. The move comes as Kohli prepares for his return to the Ranji Trophy, India's premier red-ball tournament, after a gap of 12 years.

Delhi are ahead in their match against Railways as they trailed by 200 runs with nine wickets in hand. Sumit Mathur and Navdeep Saini earlier picked up three wickets apiece.

The Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways was to start at 9.30am, but fans were lined up outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 5am itself. They were afraid they might not find a seat in the limited stands available for the game and,

Virat Kohli was clean bowled by Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan for just six on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy clash.

Virat Kohli failed to make a mark in the first innings of his Ranji Trophy return, scoring just 6 off 15 deliveries.

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