A devoted fan of Virat Kohli found a unique way to honour the former Indian captain after his retirement from Test cricket. A video that recently went viral on social media captured the fan proudly showcasing Kohli’s iconic Test jersey during his graduation ceremony.
As he walked up to the stage to receive his degree, the fan held up the white jersey in front of his face, making a symbolic gesture of respect. This heartfelt tribute came shortly after Kohli officially ended his remarkable 14-year Test career, which he announced on May 12. You can watch the video here:
THE CRAZE OF KING KOHLI 🐐
– A fan showing Virat Kohli's Test Jersey on his Graduation Day 🎓 pic.twitter.com/gLYIOySVxe
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 19, 2025
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with numerous users on X sharing their thoughts on the student’s unique tribute to Kohli’s legendary red-ball career. Here are some of the most notable reactions on X:
Actually craze for King Kohli 🐐
— Umesh Thakran ( किसान पुत्र ) (@UmeshThakran007) May 19, 2025
THE CRAZE OF KING KOHLI 🐐
– A fan showing Virat Kohli's Test Jersey on his Graduation Day 🎓 pic.twitter.com/gLYIOySVxe
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 19, 2025
That’s pure passion and love shining through on graduation day!#ViratKohli𓃵
— Wisdom Waves 📖 (@Wisdom_wavesX) May 19, 2025
People are crazy behind Virat Kohli..👏👏
— CricTalk by AJ (@CricTalkbyAJ) May 19, 2025
Virat Kohli revealed his retirement from Test cricket through an emotional post on social media. He acknowledged that the decision wasn’t an ‘easy’ one but felt it was the right moment to step away from the format.
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Fans Sport Kohli’s Test Jersey at Chinnaswamy During RCB vs KKR Match
Following a brief hiatus, IPL 2025 resumed on Saturday, May 17, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, persistent rain led to the match being abandoned without a single ball bowled.
Despite the lack of on-field action, the day remained special for Virat Kohli’s fans, as thousands gathered wearing his iconic No. 18 Test jersey to pay tribute to the legendary cricketer.
#18. 🥹👑 pic.twitter.com/8fqGfyVKVt
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 17, 2025
Kohli is currently the top run-scorer for RCB in IPL 2025, having accumulated 505 runs in 11 innings at an impressive average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46. RCB have already secured a spot in the playoffs and sit second on the points table with 17 points from 12 matches.
The Bengaluru franchise is set to take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, May 23.
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