Virat Kohli to return as RCB captain for 2025 IPL season

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — November 27, 2024 at 09:01 AM UTC

Virat Kohli will return as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) starting in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This marks a significant change as he previously stepped down from the role. Kohli's return comes after RCB made strategic moves during the IPL mega auction, focusing on building a competitive team. The franchise did not seek a new captain, indicating confidence in Kohli's leadership. This development follows a period of mixed results for RCB, with Kohli's absence from the captaincy being a notable factor in the team's performance. His leadership is expected to influence RCB's strategy moving forward.

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