IPL 2025: Will Virat Kohli Return as RCB Captain? Team's Latest Statement Sparks Speculation

IPL 2025: With Faf du Plessis released, the biggest question ahead of IPL 2025 is who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)? Amid speculation, a statement from RCB’s management has further fueled discussions about Virat Kohli’s possible return as captain.

RCB Yet to Decide on Captaincy

RCB’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rajesh Menon, while speaking to Sports Tak, addressed the captaincy rumors, stating
"We haven’t decided anything yet. There are several leaders in our team. We have 4-5 players who can take the role. We will discuss and make a decision soon."

This statement has intensified speculation among fans, many of whom believe that Kohli could take charge again.

Kohli’s Past Captaincy Record with RCB

Virat Kohli has led RCB in 143 IPL matches.
Won 66 matches, lost 70, with a few games ending in no results.
Under his captaincy, RCB reached the IPL final in 2016 but lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kohli stepped down as RCB captain in 2021, and Faf du Plessis took over.

Will Kohli Lead RCB Again?

While nothing is confirmed, the RCB management’s open-ended statement has left room for speculation. With Kohli being the face of the franchise since 2008, fans are eager to see if he takes the leadership mantle once again.

As the IPL 2025 season approaches, all eyes are on RCB’s official captaincy announcement. Will Virat Kohli return as captain, or will RCB opt for a new leader? Only time will tell.