If Virat Kohli refuses to become the captain, then know who will get the command of RCB?

Virat Kohli RCB Captain IPL 2025: Recently, this question has become the center of attraction that who will be the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025? Recently, AB de Villiers had given a big hint on his YouTube channel that Virat will captain RCB next season. But there has been no official confirmation on this subject from Virat Kohli or the Bengaluru franchise. In such a situation, the question arises that if Virat Kohli does not take over the captaincy, then what options will be available to RCB to hand over the command of the team.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be one of the most experienced players of RCB. He was bought by the Bengaluru franchise in the mega auction for Rs 10.75 crore. He is known for his excellent bowling in the death overs and his ability to swing the ball both ways. He is the highest wicket taker Indian fast bowler in the Indian Premier League, having taken 181 wickets so far. As far as captaincy is concerned, Bhuvneshwar has commanded Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) several times in the IPL. Due to their calm nature, they can take decisions with patience even under pressure. These things prove him to be a great candidate for the captaincy of RCB.

Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya has achieved the status of a top level all-rounder in IPL. He has the experience of 127 matches in IPL, in which he has taken 1,647 runs and 76 wickets. In IPL 2023, Pandya also impressed with his leadership skills. While captaining Lucknow Super Giants in 6 matches, he led the team to three wins. This time in the mega auction, RCB has bought him for Rs 5.75 crore. The Bengaluru team also has top cricketers like Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, who have a lot of experience in international cricket.

RCB squad for IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salaam, Suyyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel.

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