in the wake of Faf du Plessis Departure from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, fans are eagerly speculating about who will take charge of the team in the future Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Faf, who has captained RCB for the last three seasons, was bought out by delhi capitals In the 2025 IPL mega auction, leaving a huge leadership gap in the team. The biggest contender for this role was none other than… Virat KohliWho had previously led RCB with distinction in the past seasons.
The RCB coach responded to the leadership speculation
RCB coach Andy Flower Address the ongoing speculation about the new team leader. While Flower acknowledged the growing curiosity, he stressed that no decision had been made yet, and noted that it was the start of a new three-year cycle, stressing the need for patience as the result emerges, while noting that the anticipation would be exciting.
“Well, you'll have to wait for the result. It's a new era we're entering, the beginning of a three-year cycle, and I'm sure the anticipation will be good for you. Zahra said in an interview with Sports Talk.
He explained that discussions about leading the team have not taken place yet, despite repeated inquiries. “You can ask me as much as you want, but this communication has not happened yet,“- Zahra added.
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RCB captain options
While Kohli is widely considered a suitable candidate to lead the team, given his vast experience and past leadership record, RCB have several other experienced players who could step up. The team includes players such as: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandyaboth of whom have a wealth of experience as captains in domestic cricket, especially in the shorter format.
There may be another viable option Phil Saltwho previously captained the England T20I team. With such a rich pool of leadership talent within the squad, RCB have a variety of options to consider as they look to build a competitive squad for IPL 2025.
