The talismanic Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad in November 2012. Now with him set for a homecoming in the prestigious red-ball domestic competition from Thursday, the mood has been understandably a mix of excitement and anticipation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe just want to end playing this upcoming match on a good note. We are not thinking about the points table (scenario) as anything can happen. But we are going for an outright result. Everyone is very motivated and excited after Virat's arrival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe was just explaining to everyone yesterday to be confident. Just like he is on the field, everyone is thinking of winning. Everyone is very motivated for the match, and with Virat also here, we are even more motivated now,\u201d said Delhi captain Ayush Badoni to reporters on the eve of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Badoni also confirmed that Kohli will bat at his usual number four position, which means he is likely to drop down to number five in the batting order. He also said Delhi\u2019s playing eleven is not decided yet, adding that with a green wicket set to be dished out, pacers could be added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All-rounder Badoni feels very grateful that he has been the captain to Rishabh Pant and now Kohli are in the Delhi Ranji side. \"It is a very good feeling when two big players are there in the team. Their presence is just enough, and I myself feel very motivated. I have handled the pressure of playing against him (Kohli). So, it will be fun to play with him,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi\u2019s practice sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday have been a bit more intense and long, something which hadn\u2019t been witnessed before. Badoni conceded that Kohli\u2019s arrival has been the reason behind the change in the Delhi team\u2019s atmosphere.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe has been very positive. The way he is on the field, it\u2019s the same he\u2019s off the field too. He is very fun loving. The intensity is a little more in practice as it\u2019s the last match. We have to end it on a good note. With Virat's arrival, it has become a very fun atmosphere,\" says Badoni.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi is coming into Thursday\u2019s game after a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Saurashtra in Rajkot inside two days and are now at sixth place in the points table. Badoni, who\u2019s made 400 runs with the bat and picked 12 wickets with his off-spin bowling, insisted there will be no change in the thought process of the team in their quest of getting an outright win over Railways and that the hosts\u2019 have totally left behind what all happened in Rajkot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe process is the same. What we have been following, exactly it is going on. So, there is nothing that has changed, as the same process is going on. I have left it (defeat in Rajkot) completely behind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi is coming into Thursday\u2019s game after a crushing ten-wicket defeat to Saurashtra in Rajkot inside two days and are now at sixth place in the points table. Badoni, who\u2019s made 400 runs with the bat and picked 12 wickets with his off-spin bowling, insisted there will be no change in the thought process of the team in their quest of getting an outright win over Railways and that the hosts\u2019 have totally left behind what all happened in Rajkot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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