A sea of white swept through the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday evening as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans came together to pay a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli’s illustrious Test career. The gesture was witnessed ahead of the high-stakes IPL 2025 match between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a clash made even more tense due to rain-induced delays in the toss.
In an emotional show of admiration, thousands of RCB supporters swapped their usual red-and-black kits for crisp white jerseys, symbolizing Kohli’s contribution to Indian Test cricket. This tribute was not just about fandom but about celebrating a legacy built on passion, resilience, and unmatched consistency in the longest format of the game.
Virat Kohli, who has been the face of Indian cricket for over a decade, is still a vital cog in RCB’s T20 lineup, but fans chose the IPL platform to honor his achievements in Test cricket — a format where he has scored over 9000 runs and led India to famous overseas wins in Australia, England, and South Africa. The white jersey homage at a T20 match highlights how deeply his red-ball exploits have resonated with cricket lovers.
With playoff spots hanging in the balance, both RCB and KKR are eager to take the field. But as fans waited through the drizzle, their tribute to Kohli offered a moment of unity and reflection — a reminder that the sport is as much about emotion as it is about results.
