IPL 2025: Fans launch 'wear whites for Virat Kohli' campaign ahead of RCB match at Chinnaswamy

As Virat Kohli bid farewell to Test cricket earlier this week, on Monday, fans of the modern-day legend have taken it upon themselves to honour him in a truly heartfelt manner. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resuming on May 17, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters are planning a unique tribute for their icon during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a social media campaign that’s quickly gaining traction, fans are urging everyone attending the match to wear white – the colour of Test cricket – instead of RCB’s traditional red and black. The aim is to honour Kohli’s remarkable red-ball legacy and show him just how deeply he is admired for his contributions to the longest format.A widely shared message on social media reads: "For the next RCB match, could you help spread the word and encourage fans to wear Test whites in the stadium as a tribute to Virat Kohli? He made so many of us fall in love with Test cricket... This gesture could be a powerful way to show that his legacy goes far beyond stats – it lives in the hearts of fans."The campaign also proposes distributing plain white t-shirts outside the stadium, with influencers and fan pages already sharing the message in large numbers.With Kohli's Test retirement sparking emotions across the cricketing world, this fan-driven initiative reflects the unmatched bond between the star and his supporters — a tribute befitting a legend.