The recently concluded IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah was nothing short of a surprise for everyone, with several unexpected moves by all the teams and franchises. One of the talked-about decisions was made by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After letting go of Faf du Plessis, the team has added a lot of new players this year. However, they have yet to announce who will be their captain. Faf du Plessis was previously captaining the team, but now RCB finds itself without a leader.
Many reports are speculating that Virat Kohli could be the top choice to lead the franchise again. However, after stepping down as captain in 2022, it would be interesting to see if he is willing to take on the leadership role once again. If not Virat Kohli, whoo would be the captain of RCB? With the final squad now finalised, let’s look at three possible captains for RCB in IPL 2025.
1. Jitesh Sharma
Currently captaining Vidarbha in domestic cricket, Jitesh Sharma is a prominent name who could lead RCB this season. The franchise has placed a big bid of ₹11 crore on him, which makes it clear that they see potential in him as a leader. Jitesh has led his domestic side in both the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Last season, he also captained Punjab Kings in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan. His leadership experience could make him a strong candidate to take charge of RCB in IPL 2025.
2. Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya is another name that could emerge as a leader for RCB this season. The franchise acquired him for ₹5.75 crore. The 33-year-old has experience captaining teams, having led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the absence of KL Rahul last year. Additionally, he has captained Baroda in domestic cricket, showcasing his leadership qualities. Krunal Pandya’s leadership experience could make him a solid choice for RCB’s captaincy.
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3. Liam Livingstone
English all-rounder Liam Livingstone could be another possible candidate to lead RCB this year. Liam Livingstone has substantial leadership experience, having captained Lancashire Cricket Club during the 2018 County season. He also led Lancashire Lightning in the 2023 Vitality Blast when regular captain Keaton Jennings was unavailable. Recently, Livingstone was named the captain of the England ODI squad during their tour of the West Indies. His international experience could make him a strong contender for RCB’s captaincy in IPL 2025.
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