Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to retain Virat Kohli ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The former RCB skipper has been the face and the backbone of the franchise for over a decade now. A report has claimed that Kohli is among the first picks for RCB when it comes to retentions.
Virat Kohli to be retained by RCB
As per Times of India, Virat Kohli seems to be the sole retention for RCB at the moment. The batting maestro is the only star who is worth retaining for Rs 18 crore. The decision on retaining other players is yet to be taken. It is pertinent to point out that the deadline for the franchises to submit their retention lists ahead of the IPL 2025 auction is October 31.
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Virat Kohli – RCB’s backbone
The former skipper, an Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend in all rights, has played 252 matches for the franchise and has amassed 8004 runs so far. And what’s best is that it isn’t over yet. Despite announcing his retirement from T20 cricket, Kohli will be RCB’s first pick when it comes to retentions without any hesitation. Out of the 140 matches that he has led the side as captain, RCB picked up 66 victories making him one of the most successful captains for the side. In addition, Virat Kohli could be handed back the captaincy in IPL 2025, given that the team is unlikely to retain Faf du Plessis.
RCB eye fresh start ahead of IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming for a fresh start and will take the first steps in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The team has seen a trophy drought since the inception of the tournament despite having a star-studded roster comprising of the likes of Ab de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Anil Kumble, Daniel Vettori and others.
