With seven Indian Premier League (IPL) teams having already announced their captains for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) still remain undecided.
As fans eagerly await the official announcement, there are four strong contenders for the captaincy role at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Rajat Patidar: Rajat Patidar, one of the most promising talents in IPL, is a name being discussed for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captaincy. With his consistent performances over the past seasons, Patidar has emerged as a key figure in RCB’s core team. Though he hasn’t captained an IPL side yet, his leadership in domestic cricket – leading Madhya Pradesh to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final – has caught the attention of many.
Virat Kohli: After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opted not to target any new captaincy candidates during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction, speculation has been rife about Kohli returning to lead the team this year. While the franchise has not yet confirmed it, bringing back Kohli as captain seems like a natural choice considering his experience and previous success with the team.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a big move by acquiring veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 10.75 crore in the auction, which sparked discussions about him being a potential captaincy choice. Despite limited IPL leadership experience (having captained just eight matches with 2 wins), Bhuvneshwar brings valuable leadership experience as the captain of Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket.
Krunal Pandya: All-rounder Krunal Pandya is another prime candidate to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Having captained Lucknow Super Giants in six IPL matches, winning three and losing two, Krunal has shown leadership qualities. He is also the captain of Baroda in domestic cricket, where his leadership has led to consistent performances.
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