RCB vs KKR IPL 2025: Chinnaswamy likely to turn white as fans plan tribute to Virat Kohli

Indian cricket stars have a tendency to depart from the sport without attracting much fanfare. Virat Kohli, the man credited with bringing the golden phase for India in Test cricket, retired without any farewell or guard of honour from the format. The exit, rather abrupt and announced on social media, has not sat well with his ardent fans. One of the most loved players in the nation, Kohli's name commands millions. Meanwhile, the RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 match will be the first time that Kohli steps out on the field after announcing his Test retirement. The game at Chinnaswamy, moreover, will kick off the revised IPL 2025 season as it resumes after the suspension. With Chinnaswamy being the home of the fan-favorite in the league, fans have made up their minds to pay a fitting tribute to their idol.

Fans to flock in at Chinnaswamy clad in white jerseys for the RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 match

As the fans came to terms with the fact that their champion has hung up his boots in the longer format of the game, they came up with a plan. A thought put out on social media has now transformed into a full-fledged plan for the RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 match. According to the movement on social media, fans flocking in to watch the match at Chinnaswamy will wear white jerseys. The move is meant to honour Virat Kohli for his unmatched Test career, now that he has retired from the format without a farewell match. To pay tribute to his heroic 13-year-long Test career, his fans will use the IPL 2025 fixture as a stage to express their gratitude.

A TRIBUTE TO KOHLI's TEST CAREER...!!!

- The Test jersey has been bought by 1000's of fans at Chinnaswamy stadium. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/2jQGoPCKcG

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 17, 2025

The idea has gained significant traction on social media, with fans widely sharing posts calling for an all-white tribute. Since Virat Kohli didn't get a formal send-off in the Test arena, despite representing India in 123 matches, this initiative has become a heartfelt substitute for what fans feel he truly deserved. Adding to the momentum, images have surfaced online showing street vendors outside the stadium swapping their usual red RCB merchandise for white Kohli jerseys, underscoring the passion and dedication of the fanbase to turn this into a memorable moment.

Hey @RCBTweets fans, are you planning to turn up in white for the game on the 17th? Remember seeing a post suggesting that. It will be incredible and a sight for the ages if true and if you can pull it off.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 15, 2025

The RCB camp has also taken notice of the growing tribute. However, director of cricket Mo Bobat kept his focus on the immediate task ahead. RCB’s clash against KKR not only reignites the IPL 2025 season but also presents a vital opportunity, a win would secure their playoff berth. For many, it also marks the first time Kohli will take the field since bidding farewell to the whites, making the occasion doubly significant.

"It's not something we've thought about or talked about too much. I've certainly noticed that the fans have been talking about that a little bit, but I don't think it'll have much of an impact on our play,” explained Bobat.