Virat Kohli’s comeback to Ranji Trophy after 12 long years was a wave in itself, making waves not only for cricket fans but also for cricket players and analysts. The one of the finest cricketers of his generation, Kohli will represent Delhi in the upcoming match against Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on January 30, 2025. It was the first domestic match of his after over a decade that has made it a different sort of contest and has thrown Indian cricket into focus from its grass root level.
However, there is a growing concern among fans regarding the lack of live broadcast for this historic encounter. A DDCA official recently revealed the uncertainty surrounding the telecast of the game, stating, “We don’t know if BCCI will make any last-minute arrangements since Virat Kohli is playing, but we haven’t been intimated by anything about broadcast this game.”
With Virat Kohli’s international stature, fans are left feeling disappointed, and many would like to see that last-minute arrangements will be made to bring this game to television screens. Since Kohli has been an integral part of Indian cricket for so long, watching him play at the domestic level would be a rare opportunity for his fans. In addition, his performance in the Ranji Trophy might give them a glimpse into his preparation for future international assignments.
The excitement surrounding Virat Kohli’s return to domestic cricket is not just about his personal achievement but also the impact he brings to the team. Kohli has been seen training rigorously with his Delhi teammates in the lead-up to the match. His commitment and leadership will undoubtedly boost the morale of the Delhi squad, many of whom will be eager to learn from the seasoned campaigner.
Although the media coverage of the match does raise concerns, the historic significance of the match transcends the medium from which it would be relayed to the fans. For Delhi, Virat Kohli’s presence in the playing eleven provides a very rare opportunity to watch a cricketing icon in action in the domestic arena. Fans are hopeful that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will do the needful to ensure that this historic match is telecast, and a global audience gets to see Kohli’s much-awaited return to Ranji Trophy.