The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 In the mega auction held in Jeddah, all 10 franchises strengthened their squads in preparation for the upcoming season. It was among the standout teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)managed to create a well-rounded line-up with a mix of seasoned international stars and new talent. With improvements in batting, bowling and all-rounders, RCB looks to be a strong contender for the title.
However, one pressing question remains unanswered – who will lead the team in IPL 2025? Failing to reach the title in 2023, RCB fans are pinning their hopes on the right captaincy to guide the team to glory.
Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB’s next captain
Speculations regarding RCB’s captaincy have been a hot topic among fans and cricket experts. Former captain Virat Kohliwho led the franchise from 2013 to 2021, is considered the favorite to retake the role. Buzz added, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin He shared his perspective on RCB’s leadership 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 on 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.
“In all probability, I think Virat Kohli will captain that side. That’s the feeling I get because they didn’t go for the captaincy. Unless you go with someone else. I don’t see anyone other than Virat as captain.” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
Ashwin’s comments have fueled the debate even more 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 once again wear the yellow jersey after being selected Chennai Super Kings (CSK) For a whopping INR 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. CSK veteran Ashwin, who has played a key role in the team’s success in the past, is set to bring his wealth of experience back to the franchise.
With CSK bolstering their squad with Ashwin’s experience and RCB gearing up with a promising squad, the IPL 2025 season promises to be another thrilling edition of the cash-rich league. Fans eagerly await the action as the race for the coveted trophy begins.
