IPL 2025: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is expected to be another record-breaking season as there is a mega auction scheduled in 2025. All teams will get the only chance to retain a limited number of players, which will make it tough for all the teams.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who have not won a title yet, are desperate to win the championship. They will try everything to end this trophy drought. Some reports confirm that RCB might release Faf du Plessis ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
It will leave them with no choice other than finding a new captain for the IPL 2025. So what are the possible choices? We will talk about the three players who can captain RCB in the IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Three Players who can captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2025
3. Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has become a core member of the RCB’s batting lineup and has improved over the years. He had a pretty good start with the team and is one of the players whom the franchise is likely to retain.
With Virat, Du Plessis, Karthik, and Maxwell, Rajat Patidar has learned to adapt to the situation and can be a good leader. If RCB is looking to groom someone for the future, then Patidar is a pretty good choice, and they can take this bold move to appoint him the captain in the IPL 2025.
2. KL Rahul
KL Rahul joined Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 for three years. His contract has been over, but the question is whether LSG will retain him or not. Some media reports confirm that the franchise might release him as owner Sanjeev Goenka was seen shouting at Rahul during a game in 2024.
If it happens that RCB should target him. In the past, Rahul has shown his desire to play for RCB again because he is a local boy. He can lead the team, open the innings, and also keep wickets. So he can replace Du Plessis and Karthik alone.
1. Virat Kohli
Who other than Virat Kohli will be better to lead RCB in the 2025? The former RCB captain left the captaincy in 2022, and Du Plessis was named captain. But Virat led the team in some matches when Du Plessis was used as an impact player.
Virat has not retired from the T20 internationals, so he will only play T20s in the IPL. So, if the franchise can convince him, he can take up the captaincy job once again in the IPL 2025.
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