Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli received a special tribute from fans during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This was Kohli’s first match after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. To honor his Test career, RCB fans had been asking others on social media to wear his Test jersey to the stadium as a farewell gesture.
Virat Kohli Receives Special Tribute from Fans at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Fans followed through on this idea. A large number of them showed up at the stadium wearing Kohli’s Test jersey, creating a memorable moment to celebrate his legacy in Test cricket.
One of the fans wearing the Test jersey said they wanted to pay tribute to Kohli. He also hoped Kohli would come out of retirement so they could see him play in Tests again. While speaking to Star Sports, he said:
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“The purpose of wearing a white jersey is a tribute to the great man. The number 269 has officially retired from Test cricket. So, all the fans of the RCB fans have decided to wear the jersey as a tribute to Kohli.
And if I get a chance to meet Virat Kohli, I will say one thing that takes back Test cricket retirement. So we all want to see him in white jerseys again.”
Another fan shared his feelings too. He said they wore the white jersey to give Kohli a proper send-off. He said:
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“Today we are giving him tribute for wearing a white jersey, wearing his jersey, Test jersey and giving him farewell.”
Watch the viral video:
RCB fans wearing white jerseys to give Virat Kohli a tribute. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SWuLt7Li4d
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 17, 2025
A Legendary Test Career in Numbers
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, May 12, through a post on Instagram. He is considered one of the greatest players to ever play for the Indian team and played a big role in changing how India approached Test matches.
Kohli finished his Test career with 9,230 runs in 123 matches, with an average of 46.85. He also scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries in the format.
In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Virat Kohli has been in top form. As an opening batter, he has had a brilliant tournament and is the top run-scorer for RCB. His performances are one of the main reasons why the team is currently in the top half of the points table.
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Overall, he is ranked 4th in the Orange Cap race with 505 runs at an average of over 63.
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