Virat Kohli fans ORDERED not to wear white jerseys as tribute in RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 clash

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has opened up about Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) paying tribute to Virat Kohli following his retirement from Test cricket. Chopra advised fans not to wear white clothing during the upcoming IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru.

The IPL 2025 was suspended for a week and is set to restart with a match between the Royal Challengers and Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, May 17. Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, and fans are planning to pay tribute to him by wearing white jerseys during the match.

That Has Been Made to Bid Farewell to Virat Kohli - Aakash Chopra

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra stated that wearing white could make it difficult for fielders to see the ball during the match. Chopra urged fans to keep the Indian tricolor in their hearts and show support by wearing the official RCB jersey with Kohli’s name on the back.

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"Another thing that's been heard is that many white T-shirts are being sold. A plan like that has been made to bid farewell to Virat Kohli for the end of his Test career. I am saying do it thoughtfully because the ball will get lost in white T-shirts," Chopra said.

"Keep the tricolor in your heart, wear the RCB jersey, and get Kohli written behind it. Who will field if everyone comes wearing white? The ball will hit the face while taking catches. The ball will get lost among the spectators. So just be a little more careful," he added.

Virat Kohli Retired from Test Cricket as One of India’s Greatest Batsmen

Virat Kohli recently retired from Test cricket. He played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. Kohli has been in remarkable form in IPL 2025, amassing 505 runs from 11 innings at an impressive average of 63.13 and a strike rate of 143.46.

His seven half-centuries this season have all come in victories. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured eight wins out of 11 games. With 16 points, RCB are second in the standings. Kohli will be eager to maintain this momentum and continue leading his team to their maiden title in the tournament.

They Have Two Questions to Answer - Aakash Chopra

In the same video, Aakash Chopra stated that Mayank Agarwal should give him a chance in their playoff XI in place of the injured Devdutt Padikkal. Chopra said that Agarwal has to get match practice and find form before the crucial stages of the tournament.

"If I look at it from RCB's point of view, they have two questions to answer. One is - who in place of Devdutt Padikkal? You have kept Mayank Agarwal in the team. Play him this match for sure if you see him playing in the playoffs. Play him the match, get him to score runs, and come in form so that you don't have form issues when you have come close to the playoffs," Chopra said.

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