The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) is all set to increase the seating capacity at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for Virat Kohli’s return to Ranji Trophy. The former Indian captain will make his comeback to the domestic red-ball cricket for the first time in 12 years. After skipping the first match of the second leg of Ranji Trophy, Kohli is expected to feature in the match against Railways on January 30.
Virat Kohli’s Ranji return to see huge turnout?
As per Dainik Jagaran, Kohli’s return to the domestic circuit has prompted the DDCA to increase the seating capacity for the game against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DDCA president Rohan Jaitley told the publication that the secuirty arrangements have been increased for the match. Further, seating arrangements for the contest will be increased, with upto 10,000 spectators able to watch the match.
“Fans will have access to the North stand and the Old Club stand. There are some stands where some work is ongoing, but if the need arises, then the ground floor of those stands will be open for the public. No tickets are required. Everyone can watch the match for free,” the report read.
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Kohli cited a neck sprain to explain his unavailability for Delhi’s first game in the second leg of Ranji Trophy against Saurashtra. The Ayush Badoni-led side, which saw Rishabh Pant return to action in the tourney after 7 years, lost to SAU.
One of the primary reasons for the King to return to domestic red-ball cricket is to improve his problems with outside off-stump which cost him his wicket on all eight occasions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Besides, his form over the last four years in Tests has been miserable, seeing his average dip below 50 for the first time in his career.
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