3 Reasons Why Virat Kohli Should Be Made RCB Captain For IPL 2025

Virat Kohli in IPL for RCB (Source:@RCBTweets/X.com)Virat Kohli in IPL for RCB (Source:@RCBTweets/X.com)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is one of the most high-profile teams in the Indian Premier League. However, they have not won a single IPL trophy so far and with a mega auction approaching, loyal RCB fans would be once again banking on their team to go the full distance and lift that much-awaited trophy.

It is the start of a new cycle, so there are expected to be some major changes in the arsenal, and one of the big ones could be the change in captaincy. Faf du Plessis is now 40 years old, and it is hard to see RCB making him captain again for three years. They are bound to look at a younger option, probably an Indian and KL Rahul is considered one of the options.

However, they have Virat Kohli in their ranks who is certain to be retained and here are the three reasons why making him a captain again could work wonders for RCB

Financial Masterstroke To Create Balance In Auction

Virat Kohli is expected to be the first retention choice for RCB and it is expected to cost franchise 18 Crores. So, if the franchise is spending such large amount on a player they would ideally like to give him captaincy role as well. Also, as there are very few quality leadership options likely to be available in the auction, it would be of great benefit for RCB, if Virat Kohli performs dual role as captain and player in the upcoming IPL.

If that happens, they can also retain or buy other players in less amount and that can help them create better balance in the team.

Experience Of Captaincy

Virat Kohli is an experienced captain who led RCB for eight years and in 143 matches. RCB did not win the trophy under his leadership, but he is still the face of the franchise and knows the management inside-out. Also being an Indian player, he can connect and utilise the Indian talent better and with his leadership experience, he could make a big impact in his return as captain.

Virat also is a player who enjoys a great respect from all players and his past failure experience could make him take wiser decisions this time around. 

Hunger To Win IPL Trophy

Virat Kohli is known for his passion on the cricket field and has immense hunger for runs. Also, despite giving his all, he could not win any ICC trophy or IPL trophy as captain and it is one of the thing that is missing in his CV. 

So, if the franchise decides to give him the captaincy role again, Virat Kohli might unleash the best of him as a cricketer and as a captain. This could help the franchise as well, and nothing would be bigger than RCB winning the IPL trophy under Virat Kohli's leadership after 17 long years.