In the wake of Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, RCB fans have come together to honor their favorite player. They are encouraging supporters to wear Test jerseys to the next match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Kohli announced his retirement on May 12 through an emotional Instagram post, marking the end of his remarkable decade-long career. Fans were shocked by the news, especially since no one realized that his Ranji Trophy match for Delhi would be his last in whites.
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Virat Kohli’s Retirement from Tests Leaves Fans Stunned
Over his outstanding Test career, Virat Kohli played 123 matches, scoring 9,320 runs at an average of 46.85. Many fans expressed concern that he would conclude his iconic career without reaching the milestone of 10000 runs in Test cricket.
In a heartfelt tribute, an ardent fan of Virat Kohli wrote,
“Bengaluru guys, you have one job to do — SPREAD THE WORD.” They urged fans to wear white to the stadium as a symbolic gesture to honor Kohli’s Test career. “He made so many of us fall in love with Test cricket, and even though I'll never get to see him play in whites live, I just want him to know how deeply loved he was in his favorite format,” the post read.Â
“Please think about it and help us make it real. It would mean the world to many of us. I even made a template. I also think we can raise funds to give away jerseys outside Chinnaswamy. That’s our best chance. Even if it’s not jerseys, plain white t-shirts should do,” the post further stated.
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While many of Virat's fans embraced this tribute, some neutral observers expressed concerns, suggesting that wearing whites could distract the batter, making it difficult for them to see the ball.
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