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.

India star Virat Kohli, who linked up with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, was the source of motivation for his young teammates.

Former Team India captain Virat Kohli arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, in a black Porsche Cayenne on Tuesday, January 28, to train with the Delhi team ahead of his Ranji Trophy return.

In his 23 Ranji Trophy matches, Virat Kohli scored 1,574 runs, including five centuries. His highest score in the Ranji Trophy came against Bengal when he scored 173 in a drawn encounter in 2009.

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Virat Kohli's presence has forced the BCCI to make a big change in the broadcast plans for the upcoming round of the Ranji Trophy.

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli on Tuesday practiced with his Delhi Ranji teammates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here as the senior batter is set for a comeback into the domestic circuit after 12 years.

Virat Kohli will train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what will be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012. Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed that Kohli will join the squad, having confirmed his availability last week for their final group fixture against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30 to February 2.