The modern run chase master, Virat Kohli, has had his name included in the Delhi Ranji Trophy probable list, which comes as an interesting surprise. Kohli, who has always been at the top when it comes to attracting attention on the cricket field, is currently on international duty with India’s second Test match against Bangladesh coming up on September 27 in Kanpur. The New Zealand Test series is also on the horizon, but amidst all this, the DDCA has announced 84 names, with Virat Kohli’s name at the top, gaining massive attention. If he plays in this Ranji Trophy season (2024/25), it will surely attract many people to the stadium. Speaking more about Virat Kohli and his Ranji Trophy career, do you know when he last played in this prestigious competition?
Virat Kohli last Ranji match
Having made his Ranji debut in November 2006 against Tamil Nadu, King Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy in November 2012. Playing for Delhi, he faced Uttar Pradesh, although his last Ranji match was not so memorable, as he was dismissed for scores of 14 and 42 runs. Interestingly, he got out to the swing king Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times. It is also important to mention that this is not the first time Virat’s name has been included in the Ranji Trophy. In the 2019-20 season, we also saw this big name in the DDCA Ranji Trophy probable list.
Will Virat Kohli play in Ranji Trophy?
For Virat Kohli, there are very slim chances of him playing in the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season. The reason is international duties, as India is all set to play New Zealand at home for three Test matches, followed by the Border-Gavaskar Trophy coming up in Australia. With all this on the horizon, it makes things slightly impossible. Kohli, who has been struggling with form in the last few games, also has issues with confidence and for now surely needs more game time. Also, apart from Virat’s name, the list features Rishabh Pant’s name as well, which has also hit the headlines, making things interesting for both of them.
