On Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 At the mega auction, held in Jeddah, all 10 franchises strengthened their squads in preparation for the upcoming season. Among the most prominent teams was Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)who has managed to put together a well-rounded line-up with a mix of seasoned international stars and up-and-coming talent. With improvements in batting, bowling and all-round ability, RCB looks to be a strong contender for the title.
However, one pressing question remains unanswered – who will lead the team in IPL 2025? After falling short in the 2023 championship, RCB fans are pinning their hopes on the right captaincy to guide the team to glory.
Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB's next captain
Speculations surrounding the RCB captain have been a hot topic among cricket fans and pundits. Former captain Virat Kohliwho led the franchise from 2013 to 2021, is widely considered the favorite to retake the role. Adding buzz, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his perspective on the RCB management for IPL 2025.
Ashwin expressed his belief that Kohli is the most likely candidate to lead RCB in IPL 2025. He based his prediction on the fact that RCB did not get a clear captaincy candidate during the mega auction, making Kohli a natural choice to take over the role. Ashwin further stated that unless the franchise surprises everyone with a different decision, he does not see anyone other than Kohli as the captain.
“Most likely, I think Virat Kohli will captain that side. That's the feeling I get because they didn't go for a captain. Unless and until they go with someone else. “I don't see anyone other than Virat as the captain.” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
Ashwin's comments have fueled the discussions further as fans eagerly await an official announcement from the franchise.
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Ashwin's homecoming in IPL 2025
Adding to the excitement, Ashwin will don the yellow jersey once again after being selected Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping INR 9.75 crores in the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin, a CSK veteran who has been a key part of the team's past successes, is set to bring his wealth of experience back to the franchise.
With CSK strengthening their squad with the expertise of Ashwin and RCB gearing up with a promising line-up, the IPL 2025 season promises to be another exciting edition of the cash-rich league. Fans eagerly await the action as the race for the coveted trophy begins.
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