Heading into IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without a captain. And after Faf du Plessis was not retained by RCB on IPL 2025 Retention Day, it is all the more certain that Virat Kohli would go on to become the captain again for his side. While RCB are yet to announce their new captain for the season, we here take a look as to why Virat Kohli would be the perfect fit.
Legacy and Experience
Long-standing Association with RCB
Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the beginning. He is one such name that is synonymous with RCB. He has been with the side ever since and then went on to captain the team from 2013 to 2021. And now naturally, a player who has such a long-standing association with RCB naturally becomes the prime candidate to become the captain.
Proven Track Record
Virat Kohli also has a proven record as a captain. Be it the India Cricket Team or RCB, Kohli has been a great captain. While leading RCB, Kohli has been the player of the tournament as well as the Orange Cap winner. Under his captaincy, RCB has reached the IPL playoffs multiple times, narrowly missing out on lifting the trophy. And thus RCB would once again benefit greatly under the aggressive captaincy of Kohli.
Passion and Hunger for Success
Desire to Win the IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to break their IPL Trophy jinx. And this also means that Virat Kohli too hasn’t won the IPL in his life. And now, if he gets the chance, Kohli will come out with all guns blazing to lift the coveted trophy as he slowly approaches the twilight of his career. And won’t it be great if RCB go on to lift their maiden title under Kohli?
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Leadership Qualities
Evolving as a Leader
Over the passage of time, Virat Kohli has evolved tremendously as a leader. Previously he went on to lead the side and has claimed to have learnt a lot from the greats pf the game. This is especially from Proteas great AB de Villiers. Kohli’s ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations, to putting opponents in a fix makes him one of the best in the game.
On the other hand, Kohli with his age and experience is a great mentor for the youngsters in the team. With Kohli becoming the captain again, it would be a wonderful opportunity for the young players in the team to be a part of Kohli’s tuteledge.
