The Indian Premier League 2025 promises to be an exciting season, with players entering the mega auction and franchises rebuilding their teams. We can expect many changes and player swaps. After disappointing performances in the 2024 season, some teams may also look to replace their captains. Let’s discuss three captains who might be replaced by their teams in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction.
KL Rahul (LSG)
The rift between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul and owner Sanjiv Goenka is well-known. The disappointing season for LSG under KL’s captaincy has raised concerns for the franchise. Therefore, they may want to replace him with someone who has more experience in leading the team. LSG ended their IPL 2024 season in seventh position with seven wins and seven losses.
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Faf du Plessis
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) turned around their IPL 2024 season in the second half of the tournament. They started poorly but qualified for the playoffs with a remarkable comeback. Despite Faf du Plessis’s effective captaincy, RCB will likely look for a future captain in the mega auction, as Du Plessis might retire from the tournament in the upcoming season or the next one. RCB needs a captain who can lead them for the next four seasons.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has one of the worst records as a captain in IPL history, with only 10 wins in 27 matches. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are likely to reinvent their team in the mega auction, which includes replacing their captain.
