IPL 2025, Mega Auction-RCB: The mega auction of IPL 2025 is getting closer. Like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is going to take some important decisions. No decision has been taken yet on who will be the captain of the team. Faf Duplessis has been released by the franchise. So that now the team can get a new captain in the new season. The team is looking for a captain who can make them champions in IPL for the first time. Now who are the top contenders for the captaincy of RCB? Know about it….
Virat Kohli
After the franchise released Faf du Plessis, there are reports that Virat Kohli may become the captain again. He has captained the team in 143 matches. Meanwhile, the team won 66 matches and lost 70 matches. When 3 matches remained tied. And 4 had no results. Kohli led the team for a long time. But he could never make the team a champion. In the year 2016, the team reached the finals, but lost against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now it remains to be seen whether if he becomes the captain, he will be able to win the title for the team or not.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul, released by Lucknow Super Giants, is being considered a strong contender for the captaincy of RCB. He is the biggest contender after Virat. Rahul hails from Karnataka and has played for RCB before. In such a situation, he may return to the team this time. Rahul has captained Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. He led Lucknow to the playoffs in 2 out of 3 seasons.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant, who was suddenly released from Delhi Capitals, is in the lists of many teams. He can also become the new captain of RCB. Pant’s aggressive leadership ability can infuse new energy into the team. He has performed well as captain in Delhi Capitals. However, it will not be easy for RCB to include Pant in the team. Because many teams are ready to bid on him in the auction. Especially if Punjab Kings have Rs 110 crore, they are ready to pay the maximum price.
Shreyas Iyer
In the year 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Shreyas Iyer, won the third IPL title. Therefore he is the best choice for the captaincy role for RCB. Iyer has captained well in pressure matches. They defeated a strong team like Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Iyer’s captaincy record in Delhi Capitals has also been excellent. This time he is one of the contenders for the post of captain.
Faf Duplessis
RCB has released its former captain Faf Duplessis. Under the leadership of Duplessis, the team reached the playoffs last season. He has captained in many leagues. He recently made his team the champion in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). If Virat refuses the captaincy, then RCB can bring Duplessis back into the team if the team is unable to buy any of Pant, Rahul and Iyer. In such a situation, Duplessis can become the captain. However, he will be the last option in the team.
david warner
Former Delhi Capitals player David Warner is also one of the contenders for the captaincy of RCB. Warner has long experience of captaincy in IPL. He made Sunrisers Hyderabad the champion in the year 2016. Apart from this, he also understands the T20 format very well. Warner’s relationship with Indian players has also been excellent. So RCB can give him the captaincy of the team.
