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In the wake of Faf du Plessis’ departure from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, fans are eagerly speculating as to who will lead the team in the future Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 time. Faf, who captained RCB for the last three seasons, was bought by Delhi capitals in the 2025 IPL mega auction, leaving a significant gap in the leadership of the squad. The leading contender for the role is none other than Virat Kohlileading RCB with distinction in previous seasons.
RCB head coach’s response to leadership speculations
RCB head coach Andy Bulak Addresses ongoing speculation about the team’s new captain. While Flower acknowledged the growing curiosity, he emphasized that a decision had not yet been made which he stated would be the beginning of a new three-year cycle, stressing the need for patience as the outcome unfolds, while suggests that the anticipation will be exciting.
“Well, you wait for the result. It’s a new era we’re going into, the beginning of a three-year cycle, and I’m sure the anticipation is good for you,” Flower said in an interview with Sports Tak.
He added that discussions about the captaincy of the team have not yet taken place, despite the repeated question. “You can ask me all you want, but that communication has not happened yet,” added Flower.
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RCB captaincy options
While Kohli is widely considered a suitable candidate for the captaincy, given his vast experience and past record of leadership, RCB has many other seasoned players who can step up. The squad boasts of players such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandyaboth of whom have extensive experience as captains in domestic cricket, especially in the shorter format.
Another practical option would be Phil Saltwho was the captain of the England T20I side. With such a wealth of leadership talent within the team, RCB have various options to consider as they look to build a competitive squad for IPL 2025.
