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After Faf du Plessis’ exit from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team, fans are eagerly speculating about who will take over the team in the coming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Faf, who had captained RCB for the last three seasons, was bought by Capitals of Delhi in the 2025 IPL mega auction, leaving a significant leadership gap in the team. The main candidate for the role has been none other than Virat Kohliwho had already led RCB with distinction in past seasons.
RCB coach’s response to leadership speculations
RCB head coach andy flower He addressed the ongoing speculation about the team’s new captain. While Flower acknowledged the growing curiosity, he emphasized that a decision had not yet been made and conveyed that it is the beginning of a new three-year cycle, emphasizing the need for patience as the outcome develops, while suggesting that the Anticipation will be exciting.
“Well, you’ll have to wait for the result. “We are entering a new era, the beginning of a three-year cycle, and I am sure the anticipation will be good for you.” Flower said in an interview with Sports Tak.
He further stated that discussions regarding the team’s captaincy are yet to take place, despite repeated inquiries. “You can ask me as many times as you want, but that communication hasn’t happened yet.“Flor added.
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RCB captaincy options
While Kohli is widely considered a suitable candidate for the captaincy, given his vast experience and past leadership track record, RCB have several other experienced players who could step forward. The squad has players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandyawho have considerable experience as captains in domestic cricket, particularly in the shortest format.
Another viable option could be Phil Saltwho previously captained the English T20I team. With such a rich pool of leadership talent within the team, RCB have a variety of options to consider as they look to build a competitive team for IPL 2025.
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