The skipper’s role in the IPL is always invaluable. We have seen legends like Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni create strong fan bases through exceptional captaincy and by bringing trophies to their teams. Not only the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, but other teams have also built their brand value with dynamic captains. For instance, Virat Kohli led RCB for many years, and despite not winning an IPL trophy, he has a massive fan following that adores the team.
Looking ahead to IPL 2025, some teams are expected to get new captains, while others are already settled. Hardik Pandya is set to lead MI, Sanju Samson remains at the helm for Rajasthan Royals, and Ruturaj Gaikwad will likely continue as CSK’s captain. For Gujarat Titans, either Shubman Gill or Rashid Khan is expected to take up the leadership role. Meanwhile, there’s a good chance that Virat Kohli will lead RCB once again.
However, apart from these teams, several franchises are gearing up to appoint fresh names as their captains in IPL 2025. Take a look at the teams expected to see new leaders.
Punjab Kings
The foremost name that made significant changes to their squad for IPL 2025 is Punjab Kings. Known for frequently changing captains, the team released several players and acquired fresh talent in the auction. With a tendency to rotate captains often, Punjab Kings will be looking for a stable solution this time. Many are expecting Shreyas Iyer, their most expensive buy, to take up the captaincy. Iyer, who added immense value as a captain for KKR by leading them to an IPL title, will aim to replicate that success if given the leadership role for Punjab Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The IPL 2024 champions, who released their captain Shreyas Iyer, will look to make an experienced name as captain. They have several good options, ranging from foreign name like Quinton de Kock to top Indian players like Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer. The Indian names seem strong contenders for the position, so we can expect KKR to choose between Venkatesh Iyer or Ajinkya Rahane.
Delhi Capitals
Speaking about Delhi Capitals, they made some interesting choices. They are now without Rishabh Pant, they now have a player who didn’t have a good outing last season as leader, KL Rahul, who was with LSG and under whom the team finished seventh. There’s a chance he is likely to take up the captaincy. However, DC have good options, such as experienced players like Faf du Plessis, who is well-equipped as a leader. Still, KL Rahul might get the captaincy due to his decent track record. In that scenario, they have several names who bring value as leaders in this setup. Fans will surely be watching closely to see what DC does in IPL 2025 when it comes to choosing a captain.
Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant left Delhi Capitals, and when he entered the auction, we saw huge bids coming in for him. The bidding war stopped at a massive amount, with Lucknow Super Giants came as the winners. LSG team also needed a captain, and it’s almost certain that there aren’t many well-established names available for the role. Given Pant’s good track record as a leader for Delhi Capitals in recent years, he stands out as a credible candidate to lead LSG. With this move, the team seems set to have a new captain for IPL 2025.
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