There was a brief rush and jostling outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday (January 30, 2025) morning as fans, who had gathered to see Indian superstar Virat Kohli play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012, tried to make their way inside. No one was injured in the incident, police said.

With Virat Kohli playing a Ranji Trophy game after 12 years and crowds turning out in massive numbers, the authorities decided to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure the proceedings on day 1 in Delhi against the Railways go smoothly.

A wave of excitement swept through Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday morning as fans began to gather at the venue as early as 5 AM, eager to witness the return of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli to the Ranji Trophy.

A stampede occurred outside the Gate 16 of the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Some of the fans even got injured because of it.

The excited fans who were eager to watch the legend in action stormed into the stadium as the gates opened, resulting in a stampede-like situation, leading to injuries and damage to property. Despite strict security measures,

Virat Kohli is featuring in Ranji Trophy for the first time since November 2012 and the fans are excited to watch him. DDCA announced that entry was free for 10000 fans and they thronged the stadium early in the morning forcing them to open more gates.

Initially, only one gate was open for entry and people started pushing each other to get inside the stadium, a Delhi police statement said

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

Arun Jaitley Stadium and the areas nearby experienced a heavy rush on Thursday, January 30 as Virat Kohli-mania gripped the city with the former India captain returning to Ranji Trophy fold after more than 12 years.

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy has left the Arun Jaitley Stadium massively crowded in a rare view from a domestic match in the country.

Virat Kohli enjoyed 'kadhi chawal' for lunch with his Delhi teammates on first day of practice ahead of Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.