MUMBAI: The IPL 2025 is all set to resume on May 17 after a brief suspension due to escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opening match of the revised schedule, marking the restart of the tournament's final 13 games, followed by the playoffs and final. The championship match is scheduled for June 3.
Virat Kohli, one of IPL’s greatest players and RCB’s most iconic star, is set to make his return to the field on May 17. This will be his first game since announcing his retirement from Test cricket on May 12. As a gesture of respect for Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket, RCB fans have planned a special tribute. They are encouraging everyone attending the match to wear white Test jerseys instead of the traditional RCB colors. The aim is to honor his immense contribution to Indian cricket in the longest format. An online campaign has been launched, and several influencers have shared it across social media platforms, drawing attention to the initiative.
RCB fans request everyone to wear Test White jersey to give a great tribute to Virat Kohli.
- Amazing initiative by the fans! pic.twitter.com/phcg0ZfGMQ— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 13, 2025
Kohli's Test career spanned from 2011 to 2025, during which he played 123 matches, scoring 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. He also accumulated 30 centuries, with a highest score of 212. As the Indian Test captain, Kohli led his team to 40 wins out of 68 matches, setting a record for the most Test victories by an Indian captain. He also made history by becoming the first Indian captain to lead his team to a Test series victory in Australia.
In IPL 2025, Kohli is also chasing a milestone in the T20 format. He currently sits fourth on the Orange Cap leaderboard with 505 runs and remains in the race for the coveted title. Kohli holds several IPL records, including the most runs, most matches for a single team, runs as captain, centuries, and fifty-plus scores in a season. However, despite his numerous records, the IPL title has remained elusive for him over the past 17 seasons. With IPL 2025 marking his 18th season, fans are hopeful that this could be the year he finally secures that elusive trophy.
The tribute and the anticipation surrounding Kohli’s performance in IPL 2025 are just some of the storylines to follow as the tournament resumes. Only time will tell whether this season will finally see him lift the trophy that has so far evaded him.
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