However, just as he appeared to settle down, Rahul fell in the post-lunch session to Haryana’s in-form pacer Anshul Kamboj

Making his first Ranji Trophy appearance since February 2020, local hero Rahul walked in at No. 3 to a warm reception from the semi-packed M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with chants of 'Rahul, Rahul' echoing

Rahul batted in the KSCA ‘B’ ground, before moving to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium main ground for a catching session while Kaverappa bowled at full tilt and had a hit in the nets.

While Rahul is set to bat at No. 3 for Karnataka in his first competitive outing after the tour to Australia, the right-hander might occupy the No. 5 slot for India in the one-dayers

KL Rahul will return to play Ranji Trophy after a gap of five years when Karnataka take on Haryana in Bengaluru in an Elite Group C contest, starting Thursday.

While Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy after over 12 years has garnered all the attention, KL Rahul conducted his business as usual in a low-key manner.

Virat Kohli is playing in India's premier domestic first class competition for the first time since 2012 and the former India captain will be keen to shake off the poor form he has been suffering from min red ball cricket.