Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin slammed "Ranji Trophy is blessed" comments after Virat Kohli's return in the tournament, recalling the rich history of it. Virat Kohli has made a comeback in the tournament after 12 long years, but much to fans' disappointment, he scored just 6 runs against the Railways in the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, Kohli's struggles did not hamper Delhi's road to defeat Railways. Though Ashwin recognizes Kohli's passion and dedication to the game, he was quick to remind fans of the importance of Ranji Trophy in nurturing India's cricketing talent. Ashwin praised Kohli's efforts, stating the batter still has plenty to offer to Indian cricket. However, he raised an eyebrow at certain comments claiming the Ranji Trophy was “blessed” because Kohli played in it, pointing out that the tournament has always had its own legacy, producing numerous legendary cricketers. He encouraged fans to understand the history and significance of the competition, highlighting that players, not the hype, make cricket important. On his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat,' he said, "It's a great thing when it comes to Virat Kohli. He is extremely motivated. I know that. His intention is to play Test cricket and do well. I actually think he has a lot left in the tank. But all said and done, the crowd that turned up, it was great. Such crowds should be there for every Ranji Trophy match. I saw one tweet saying, 'Ranji Trophy is blessed.'. I would just say, pay some attention. Do you even know the history of the Ranji Trophy? It has been going on for so many years. It has been a premier tournament. Sachin Tendulkar, who is a legendary cricketer, used to play the Ranji Trophy at all times. Players benefit from playing in the tournament. For cricket, players are not important, but for players, cricket is very important." Read also: Watch Fan shouts to Himanshu Sangwan after Kohli's wicket Ashwin Lauds Himanshu Sangwan’s Exceptional Bowling Performance While Kohli’s return grabbed the headlines, it was Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan who stole the show with his brilliant bowling. Sangwan sent Kohli packing with a superb delivery that jagged back sharply, hitting the off-stump and ending the batter's brief stay at the crease. Ashwin described Sangwan as a “gold-dust performer,” acknowledging the quality of the ball that dismissed Kohli. The India spinner further commended Sangwan for his exceptional skill, emphasizing that the bowler's delivery was a class apart, deserving of the wicket. Ashwin's praise for Sangwan highlighted the often-overlooked gems of domestic cricket, reminding everyone of the immense talent present in the Ranji Trophy.