AB de Villiers names RCB captain in IPL 2025

As IPL 2025 approaches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Fans are filled with anticipation. With a strong line-up of players, the franchise looks well equipped to challenge for the IPL maiden title. He will be charged with battery Virat Kohliwho is still the heart of the team. RCB also have some star players this season as the explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstoneconsistent mixture Rajat Patidarand the binary speed of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh HazlewoodForm a balanced band. After narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season, the team will be keen to turn their fortunes around in 2025.

RCB Captaincy for IPL 2025: A mystery yet to be solved

One of the biggest talking points for RCB ahead of IPL 2025 is the captaincy conundrum. last season, Faf du Plessis He led the team, but his release ahead of the IPL 2025 auction left fans wondering who will take the reins this year. While Kohli has stepped down from the role in 2021, his name has been floated as a potential candidate, given his extreme experience and form. However, RCB are yet to announce their decision, keeping fans guessing as the next season approaches.

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AB de Villiers names his choice for RCB captain

Amidst captaincy speculation, the RCB legend Ab de Villiers He expressed his support for Kohli to return as captain. De Villiers believes Kohli’s current form and passion make him the ideal choice to lead the team in what could be a defining phase of his career.

“Friends, I think Virat Kohli is the only option (to be chosen as RCB captain). He is near the end of his career, and more inspired than ever. Till the time he gets the form and the scores are on, we are used to watching him play match-winning innings. It’s like Swansong,” De Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

De Villiers’ endorsement adds weight to Kohli’s case for Kohli’s leadership, as the duo shared a close partnership during their time together at RCB. With Kohli motivated to end his IPL journey on a high, his leadership could be the key to RCB’s hunt for their elusive title.

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