The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team is set to announce its captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 today, February 13th. In the previous season, IPL 2024, Faf du Plessis led the team, but RCB neither retained him nor bought him back in the mega auction for IPL 2025. The team will announce its new captain today. The event will be live-streamed, and fans can catch it on television via Star Sports at 11:30 AM.
The announcement of the captaincy is highly anticipated, with several names in the running for the top spot. Virat Kohli, who previously led the team until 2021, is a strong contender, having recently stepped down as captain. With Faf du Plessis now playing for the Delhi Capitals, fans are speculating that Kohli might take on the role once again. Another potential candidate is Indian batsman Rajat Patidar, who has experience leading teams in domestic cricket and has performed well for RCB.
The team’s current roster includes players such as Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, and Mohit Rathod. As the team prepares to announce its new captain, fans are eagerly awaiting the decision, which will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Captaincy Contenders
The two main contenders for the captaincy are Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. Both players have shown exceptional leadership skills and have a deep understanding of the game. While Kohli has previous experience leading RCB, Patidar has shown his potential in domestic cricket.
Virat Kohli
As one of the most successful captains in IPL history, Virat Kohli is a strong contender for the role. He has led RCB to several victories and has a deep understanding of the team’s dynamics.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has shown his potential as a leader in domestic cricket and has performed well for RCB. He is a young and talented player who could bring a fresh perspective to the team’s leadership.
The announcement of the new captain will be a significant moment for RCB, and fans are eagerly awaiting the decision. With a strong roster and a new captain, the team is ready to take on the challenges of IPL 2025.