The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start again on May 17, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) playing against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
After Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, his fans have started a special tribute called the ‘Wear Whites for Virat Kohli’ campaign.
They are asking everyone to wear white jerseys instead of RCB’s usual red and black colors during the match to honour Kohli’s great career in Test cricket.
Why Fans Are Wearing White
Virat Kohli recently announced that he is retiring from Test cricket, which is the longest and oldest form of the game.
To show respect and love for Kohli’s amazing career in Test cricket, fans want everyone to wear white clothes or white jerseys during the match.
White is the colour of Test cricket, so this is a way to honour him and remember his great performances in this format.
Campaign Spreading Fast on Social Media
Many fans, cricket experts, and former players are sharing this idea on social media.
They are asking people who will watch the RCB-KKR match to wear white as a tribute to Kohli.
Some fans are also planning to give out white t-shirts near the stadium so more people can join in.
What This Means for RCB and Kohli
This match will be RCB’s first game after IPL was paused for some time. It will also be Kohli’s first IPL game after his Test retirement news.
Fans are excited to see him play and want to show their support in a special way by wearing white.
The ‘Wear Whites for Virat Kohli’ campaign will make the stadium look different and full of respect for the cricket star.
It is a beautiful way for fans to thank Kohli for all his hard work and unforgettable moments in Test cricket.
This special fan initiative highlights the emotional connection cricket fans have with Virat Kohli, celebrating not just his IPL exploits but his entire cricketing journey, especially his iconic Test career.
