With Rishabh Pant unavailable due to rest ahead of the Champions Trophy, Ayush Badoni will continue as the captain of the side.
The last time Kohli played a Ranji Trophy match was over a decade ago, in 2012, when he featured for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Mohan Nagar.
According to reports, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is making special preparations to accommodate the excited crowd.
Kohli is set to end his hiatus from domestic cricket with Delhi's Ranji Trophy game against Railways starting January 30
Rohit has played 42 Ranji matches before his return in the 2024-25 season, while Kohli has only 19 matches under his belt
Tendulkar amassed an impressive 18 centuries and 19 half-centuries, boasting a staggering average of over 85.
Initially, Kohli was expected to play in Delhi's match against Saurashtra, but a neck sprain delayed his participation.
Last week, BCCI released a 10-point policy document: "Participation in domestic matches is mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the national team and for central contracts."
Kohli was notably missing from the Delhi squad for the penultimate round of group-stage matches, where Delhi faces Saurashtra in Rajkot starting January 23
India will face Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A match on February 23India will face Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group A match on February 23
India will start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20
Kohli is struggling with neck pain, an issue he began addressing with an injection on January 8, just a few days after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded in Sydney.
Kohli, with a sharp tone, was heard telling the crowd, "Bhai, Mera Raasta Mat Roko mera" (Brothers, don't block my way).
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are in India, enjoying family time. It appears that today is the housewarming event for their new residence. As the video goes viral, fans went crazy
Multiple regular members of the Indian Test team are expected to join their respective domestic teams for the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy
Yuvraj's career faced a serious setback after being diagnosed with cancer, leading to a lengthy battle and a comeback in 2012.
The debate of which captain has shaped India's cricketing future better often boils down to two of the modern game's giants: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket has triggered intense debate. Do they have the zeal to stage a turnaround so late in their careers?
Shastri's suggestion aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir's stance, who believes that players should be available to play domestic cricket if they are committed to red-ball cricket.
A media report by IANS suggests that the BCCI is likely to review India's poor outing in Australia. However, the same report also suggests that Gambhir, Rohit and Kohli are safe from any harsh action