¡®Wear White for Rohit¡¯ trends as fans plan tribute for Rohit Sharma during MI vs DC clash
Fans have launched the 'Wear White for Rohit' campaign ahead of the MI vs DC clash at Wankhede to honour Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket. Inspired by a similar tribute for Virat Kohli, supporters plan to wear white jerseys as a symbol of respect for the former Test captain.
As the IPL moves into its final week, the focus has shifted from playoff equations to a heartfelt tribute. On May 21, when Mumbai Indians take on Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, fans are planning something special for Rohit Sharma. A social media campaign called ¡®Wear White for Rohit¡¯ has gone viral, urging supporters to wear white jerseys to the ground as a way to honour the former Indian Test captain, who recently announced his retirement from red-ball cricket. The aim is simple, that is to fill the stands with white and celebrate Rohit¡¯s Test journey with one final salute.
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Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket earlier this month after a career that spanned 67 matches and over 4,000 runs. He made his debut back in 2013 but truly made the opening spot his own in 2019. Since then, he played some of his best cricket in the toughest conditions, including standout performances at home and away. His presence at the top of the order gave India both stability and style. While he continues to play white-ball cricket, his departure from Tests has left many fans emotional, especially after two disappointing overseas series.
A tribute inspired by Virat Kohli fans
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This tribute isn¡¯t without precedent. Earlier in the same IPL season, fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed a similar gesture for Virat Kohli by filling the stadium in red during one of the home games. Inspired by that, Mumbai Indians fans are now leading a similar movement. The idea of wearing white connects directly with India¡¯s Test colours and feels fitting for a player who served the format with pride. Wankhede is where Rohit grew up, where he rose to fame, and where his story in Indian cricket truly began. The crowd wants to return that love, one white jersey at a time.