RCB Captain IPL 2022: RCB announce Faf du Plessis as NEW CAPTAIN, Follow live updates

RCB Captain IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis named as the new RCB captain – Royal Challengers Bangalore have named Faf du Plessis as new captain for IPL 2022. With Virat Kohli stepping down as captain after IPL 2021, the post was left vacant. Glenn Maxwell was one of the candidates but RCB have decided to go with the vastly experienced du Plessis. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.

5:05 – THAT’S A WRAP! The new era of Royal Challengers Bangalore has begun as they aim for the elusive maiden IPL title, and in non-cricketing aspects, venture into multiple new businesses.

5:00 – Faf says RCB has opened a new door for him giving him a new purpose. Dinesh Karthik, who is also at the event, says that he is looking forward to playing under du Plessis’ leadership.

4:55 – Faf lays down his plans for the new season – getting the best out of every player and giving attention to minute details. He also commends Kohli’s “fire with fire” leadership style and says his job will be easier with a player like Kohli in the team.

4:45 – Former captain Virat Kohli congratulates new captain Faf du Plessis via a video message. Retired RCB legend AB de Villiers also has sent a heartwarming video message for his countryman.

“Happy to pass on the baton to Faf! Excited to partner with him and play under him” – A message from @imVkohli for our new captain @faf1307. 🤩#PlayBold #RCBUnbox #UnboxTheBold #ForOur12thMan #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/lHMClDAZox

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 12, 2022

4:40 – ANNOUNCED! The number one 1 candidate for captaincy, Faf du Plessis has been named as the new captain of RCB.

RCB Captain IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis announced as the NEW CAPTAIN of Royal Challengers Bangalore, new jersey also unveiled - Follow Live Updates — RCB Captain IPL 2022: Faf du Plessis announced as the NEW CAPTAIN of Royal Challengers Bangalore, new jersey also set to be unveiled – Follow Live Updates

4:35 – RCB also announces that they are entering the Metaverse. The first set of NFTs will be dropped after IPL 2022.

4:30 – NEW PRODUCTS! RCB announces a new fitness platform – Hustle by RCB, a new plant based meat – Uncut by RCB, a new cocktail brand – Dash of RCB.

4:25 – The event HAS started. A few initial business announcements to be made first, and then, the all-important unveiling of the new captain.

4:15 – The event has now started with a highlights reel of RCB’s journey so far in IPL.

4:05 – The press conference has NOT started yet, but it is expected to commence any time now. As we previously reported, Faf du Plessis is present at the venue.

Here’s a treat for all of you, 12th Man Army! @DineshKarthik, @faf1307, @HarshalPatel23, Shahbaz Ahmed, Luvnith Sisodia and Aneeshwar Gautam have joinied us at the #RCBUnbox event! 👊🏻🤩#PlayBold #ForOur12thMan #UnboxTheBold pic.twitter.com/IUnCgngr5M

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 12, 2022

3:55 – 5 minutes left, but Faf du Plessis, who reportedly will be the new captain, has already arrived at the event. Is this a sign?

3:50 – Okay, so we are ten minutes away from the main event, but let’s not forget, RCB will also unveil their new jersey today. Here’s how the jersey is going to look like:

pic.twitter.com/fp6gR0CRcQ

— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) March 12, 2022

3:45 – We are now just fifteen minutes away from the BIG REVEAL. As for the RCB loyalists who have flocked in huge numbers at the Museum Cross Road, the best choice for captaincy is still Virat Kohli.

People don’t care about trophy.
They just want virat as captain 👑 #ViratKohli #RCB #RCBUnbox pic.twitter.com/awqlhijTyW

— N. (@Relax_Boisss) March 12, 2022

3:30 PM – Only thirty minutes till we know who the new captain of RCB.

3:00 PM – We are only one hour away from knowing who will lead RCB in IPL 2022. As for the event in Bengaluru, RCB have announced a star-studded performing lineup, including popular singers KK and Akriti Kakkar.