Virat Kohli will make his much-anticipated return to domestic cricket in the Delhi vs Railways Ranji Trophy match on January 28, 2025, after 12 years. However, despite the high-profile nature of this match, there will be no live-streaming or television broadcast coverage, leaving fans disappointed.

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• Virat Kohli will return to domestic cricket for the first time in 12 years in the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on January 28, 2025.
• The match will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and free tickets will be available for spectators to watch Kohli play live.
• Despite the star power of Kohli, the match is unlikely to be televised or live-streamed due to lack of broadcast arrangements.
• DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association) has not received any updates about live streaming or broadcast, even with Kohli’s participation.
• The BCCI has already finalized broadcast slots for other Ranji Trophy group games, including Karnataka vs Haryana, Bengal vs Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda.
• The decision for non-coverage was made prior to Kohli’s inclusion in the match, as broadcast rosters are set months in advance.
• Kohli missed the previous match against Saurashtra due to a neck injury, but was officially named in the Delhi squad for this match.
• If the BCCI decides to arrange for live streaming, it will require logistical coordination, including a multi-camera setup and crew delegation.
• This is Kohli’s first domestic match since playing against Uttar Pradesh in 2012.