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follow Fife du Plessis leave Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Fans are eagerly speculating on who will take charge of the team in the upcoming games Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Faf, who captained RCB for the past three seasons, was acquired delhi capitals In the IPL mega auction 2025, there is a big gap in the leadership of the team. The biggest contender for this role is none other than Virat Kohliwho has led RCB to great performances in the past few seasons.
RCB head coach responds to leadership speculation
RCB head coach Andy Flower Addressing ongoing speculation regarding the team’s new captain. While Flower acknowledged growing curiosity, he stressed that no decision had been made yet, saying this was the start of a new three-year cycle, stressing the need for patience as the results unfold, while hinting that expectations would be exciting of.
“Well, you’ll have to wait for the results. This is the beginning of a new era, a three-year cycle, that we’re about to enter, and I’m sure the anticipation will be good for you.” Flower said in an interview with Sports Tak.
He further said that despite repeated inquiries, discussions regarding the captaincy of the team are yet to take place. “You can ask me anytime, but the communication hasn’t happened yet,“Flower added.
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RCB captaincy selection
While Kohli is widely considered to be the right choice for captaincy, RCB has several other experienced players who can step up given his vast experience and past leadership record. The team has players like this Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandyaboth have extensive experience as captains in domestic cricket, especially in the short format format.
Another viable option might be Phil SalterHe previously served as captain of the England T20I team. With such rich leadership talent within the team, RCB has multiple options to consider when building a competitive squad for IPL 2025.
