New Delhi: Virat Kohli has declined the opportunity to captain Delhi in their final Ranji Trophy home match against Railways, allowing Ayush Badoni to continue leading the side.

The 35-minute warm-up before an inconsequential final game against the Railways was the longest that the senior team has spent loosening up prior to net session

Kohli joined Delhi's practice session on Tuesday ahead of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match against Railways, scheduled for Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli, returning to domestic cricket after a significant hiatus, was spotted honing his skills in the nets as he prepares for the much-anticipated encounter.

It was an occasion to remember for the Sanat Sangwans, Arpit Ranas and Siddhant Sharmas but for Virat Kohli it was business as usual.

Set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, Kohli practices at the Kotla two days before their match against Railways

Virat Kohli will play in the Ranji trophy for the first time in 13 years as he returns for the Delhi side in their round 7 clash of the domestic red-ball tournament. Kohli's presence for Delhi's game against Railways makes the fixture a high-profile one.

Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the Ranji Trophy match against Railways by training with his Delhi teammates at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the

Virat Kohli is expected to train with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad from Tuesday ahead of his first domestic red-ball match since 2012, as the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to ensure that all arrangements are in place for the maestro's highly-anticipated homecoming.

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary said that Virat Kohli will join the Delhi Ranji team tomorrow and will start training at 10 AM.