According to rumors, Virat Kohli might take back the helm of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The team has chosen to hold off on making a choice till after the IPL 2025 big auction. By taking this conservative approach, RCB is able to evaluate the dynamics of their team and possible new additions.
It is unlikely that Faf du Plessis, who has captained the RCB for the last three seasons, will take the helm once more. Although there have been encouraging moments throughout his time, the franchise is looking for a new direction. Top players like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant are reportedly being targeted by RCB in anticipation of the upcoming mega auction, should they become available.
The outcome of the auction will determine who will captain the RCB. They may be able to seize control if they manage to sign one of their target players. On the other hand, Virat Kohli is a formidable candidate due to his background and leadership abilities.
The team will carefully consider their options to make sure the captain they select fits with their plans for the next campaign. Following the auction, a final decision is anticipated, paving the way for an exciting new chapter in RCB’s history.
Virat Kohli is one of the candidates to lead RCB:
It is thought that Virat Kohli is another contender to lead the squad as captain, even though Pant, Rahul, and Iyer are all excellent choices. Sports Tak claims that following the auction, the RCB management will make a final decision.
According to the source, the team’s captain is still up in the air, but Kohli is capable of leading the group should the management want him to do so in the future. It all hinges on the players that RCB is able to purchase in the high-profile auction, though.
“We did have a conversation about the future. For now, looking at the past few seasons and upcoming auction, we need to build our team. There is no surety over who will lead the team. However, if required, we may ask Virat (Kohli) to do the honours,” a source was quoted as saying by Sports Tak.
“It depends on the auction and the players we rope in. A call will be taken on captaincy only after the auction and not before,” the source added.
In the previous three seasons, Faf du Plessis guided RCB to two postseason appearances. However, since the organization wants to assemble a strong team for the future, it is unlikely that the 40-year-old would be kept this time.
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