RCB will make an eagerly awaited announcement today - who will lead the team in IPL 2025? With Faf du Plessis no longer with the franchise, Kohli seems like the natural choice for the role. However, rumors suggest that the star batsman may not be interested in taking on the captaincy. In the meantime, RCB has retained promising all-rounder Rajat Patidar, who has previous captaincy experience, as one of their key players. Tune in to the live stream on Hotstar to find out who will hold the captain's armband next.
Will Virat Kohli Return to Lead RCB in IPL 2025?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is set to make an announcement today regarding the captaincy of the team for IPL 2025. With former captain Faf du Plessis no longer with the franchise, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, the iconic batter who led RCB for nine seasons.
Kohli's Legacy as RCB Captain
Kohli has been at the helm of RCB since 2013, leading the team to two IPL finals but ultimately falling short of the title. Despite the team's lack of silverware, Kohli has been a constant force for RCB, scoring 6,624 runs in 217 matches with a phenomenal average of 36.19.
Rumors of Kohli's Reluctance
However, recent reports suggest that Kohli may not be keen on taking up the captaincy once again. The star batter is currently focused on regaining his form in international cricket and leading India to the 2023 World Cup.
Potential Alternatives
If Kohli declines the captaincy, RCB has other options to consider. All-rounder Rajat Patidar, who has captained Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, is one potential candidate. Patidar has been retained by RCB ahead of IPL 2025 and is seen as a promising future leader.
FAQs
1. Who is the current captain of RCB? Faf du Plessis was the captain of RCB for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
2. Who led RCB before Faf du Plessis? Virat Kohli was the long-standing captain of RCB from 2013 to 2021.
3. Why is Faf du Plessis not leading RCB anymore? Du Plessis left RCB after the 2023 season to join the Chennai Super Kings.
4. Who is rumored to be the potential captain of RCB in 2025? Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar are the top candidates for the RCB captaincy.
5. When will RCB officially announce the captaincy decision? RCB is expected to make the announcement today, February 15, 2023.
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