Ahead of the 2025 super auction, the ten IPL teams have announced which players they have kept in their rosters. As expected, Vitat Kohli was the first player on the retention list, and he was paid Rs 21 crore. All eyes were on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to see which players made the cut. Numerous rumors have also suggested that Kohli may return to his role as team captain. Nonetheless, it appears that they are prepared to bid for a Team India player as a leader.
RCB wants KL Rahul to be their captain.
After KL Rahul was released by the Lucknow Super Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru expressed interest in purchasing him in the IPL 2025 auction, according to a PTI report. According to the source, he is not only a fantastic choice for the team’s batsman-wicketkeeper position, but he is also a strong contender to be the captain, particularly now that Faf du Plessis has been discharged.
Who Is LSG Considering To Take KL Rahul’s Place?
Ishan Kishan is being targeted by the Lucknow Super Giants to take KL Rahul’s spot as the team’s main wicketkeeper-batter, according to a report by news agency PTI. Without a doubt, the Mumbai Indians’ biggest release prior to the 2025 IPL was Kishan. Nonetheless, MI does still possess an RTM card, and it is possible that he is the one the franchise uses their card on.
The RCB Director of Cricket has not yet decided on a captain.
RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat stated that the team has not yet decided on a captain in an interview with JioCinema following the retention process was completed.
“I apologize for disappointing all of the listeners. As of right now, we have not decided anything on captaincy. We are receptive to suggestions. The only clear choice we made was to let Faf go. Last year and the year before, he performed admirably. Therefore, when we go to the auction, we will have an extremely open attitude.
