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WATCH: Virat’s Heartwarming Gesture As Arun Jaitley Stadium Crowd Erupts With 'Kohli, Kohli' Chants

Virat Kohli was met with a rousing reception at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the crowd erupted in chants of "Kohli, Kohli" during his return to the Ranji Trophy. Watch the video below.

Virat Kohli, one of world’s biggest sports icons, made his long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years and is currently playing for Delhi in their Group D match against Railways in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2024-25 contest. The Arun Jaitley Stadium saw an overwhelming turnout of fans in record numbers highlighting 36-year-old Kohli’s fame.

As Kohli took the field, standing in slips on Day 1 of the Delhi vs Railways match, thousands of fans chanted ‘Kohli, Kohli’. The star India batter humbly waved back at the crowd, prompting an even louder chant of his name from the fans in the stadium. The video of the same has gone viral, winning the hearts of social media users.

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Check out the video below.

In what would have otherwise been an ordinary Ranji contest, Virat Kohli's presence made the atmosphere of the Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) stadium electric.

Fan Breaches Security To Touch Virat Kohli's Feet

Another event in the Delhi vs Railways match that highlights Kohli’s immense popularity occurred when a fan breached security to rush onto the field and touch the Indian superstar’s feet.

During a break in play in the Delhi vs Railways Ranji match, a fan boldly breached security to approach Virat Kohli, who was fielding in the slip cordon. The fan ran towards Kohli, knelt to touch his feet, and was swiftly escorted off the field by security. The match was briefly halted due to the interruption before resuming. Videos of the incident have gone viral, highlighting the 36-year-old’s immense popularity.

Watch the viral video here:

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