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As a result of Faf du Plessis’ exit from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, fans are eagerly speculating about who will take over the team next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season Faf, who had been the captain of RCB for the last three seasons, was bought by Capitals of Delhi in the 2025 IPL mega auction, leaving a major leadership void in the squad. The top contender for the role was none other than Virat Kohliwho had earlier led RCB with distinction in past seasons.
RCB coach’s response to leadership speculations
RCB coach Andy Flor addressed the ongoing speculation about the team’s new captain. While Flower acknowledged the growing curiosity, stressing that a decision had not yet been made, he conveyed that it is the start of a new three-year cycle, stressing the need for patience as the outcome unfolds , while suggesting that the anticipation will be exciting.
“Well, you’ll have to wait for the result. It’s a new era we’re entering, the start of a three-year cycle, and I’m sure the wait will do you good.” Flower said in an interview with Sports Tak.
In addition, he has stated that there have not yet been discussions about the captaincy of the team, despite repeated consultations. “You can ask me as many times as you like, but this communication has not yet occurred,“, added the Flower.
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RCB captaincy options
While Kohli is widely regarded as a suitable candidate for the captaincy, given his vast experience and past leadership record, RCB have several other experienced players who could step up. The squad has players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar i Krunal Pandyaboth have considerable experience as captains in domestic cricket, particularly in the shorter format.
Another viable option could be Phil Saltwho has previously captained the England T20I team. With such a rich pool of leadership talent within the squad, RCB have a variety of options to consider as they look to build a competitive squad for IPL 2025.
