Bengaluru: The highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was abandoned due to rain, leaving thousands of cricket fans disappointed. However, the washed-out match became a stage for fans to voice their sentiments about Virat Kohli’s recent retirement from Test cricket.
As fans gathered in the rain-drenched stadium, many were spotted wearing Virat Kohli’s iconic Test jersey (No. 18), a show of loyalty and admiration for the cricketing legend.
“Virat Kohli should take back his decision to retire from Test cricket,” said Manoj, a cricket fan from Odisha, echoing the mood among the gathered spectators.
Kohli’s Test Legacy: A 14-Year Glorious Career
The 36-year-old former Indian skipper recently retired from Test cricket, closing the chapter on a prolific red-ball career spanning 123 Tests, where he amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and a career-best score of 254 not out. He retires as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests, behind cricketing greats Tendulkar, Dravid, and Gavaskar.
IPL Resumes After Brief Suspension
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), earlier this week, resumed the IPL 2025 season following a one-week suspension due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. The updated schedule features 17 remaining matches.
RCB, riding high this season, are currently placed second on the points table with 8 wins from 11 matches, while KKR are sixth, with 5 wins and 6 losses in 12 games. The washout could impact both teams’ playoff ambitions as the league nears its final leg.