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A couple of days after his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli is set to back in cricketing action as IPL 2025 is resuming with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17. Ahead of the match, the RCB batter reunited with his India mate and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane at the stadium. In a video posted by KKR on their social media Rahane could be seen congratulating Kohli as this was the first time they met after Kohli’s Test retirement.
Notably, Virat Kohli called off his red-ball career on May 12. The 36-year-old shared an Instagram post where he wrote “I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way.” Reacting to his Test retirement, Ajinkya Rahane also shared an Instagram story for Kohlli where he wrote “It's been a special journey sharing the field with you, @virat.kohli. So many great memories and partnerships together. Congratulations on an amazing Test career!"
As both Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane reunited following Kohli’s Test retirement, the two were seen hugging and having a chat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the clash between RCB and KKR.
RCB players assemble at M. Chinnaswamy ahead of IPL 2025 resumption
As IPL 2025 is set to resume after short a break, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17. Ahead of the clash, the RCB players arrived in Bengaluru and started practicing for the remainder of the season. Skipper Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shephard, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya and other key played have already arrived at the RCB camp.
The ongoing season of IPL 2025 was suspended for one week on May 9 due to the tensions between India and Pakistan at the border. However, after the ceasefire was announced the BCCI came up with a new schedule for the remaining 17 matches of the season starting on May 17. The final is now scheduled to played on June 3.
