The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, saw all 10 franchises strengthen their squads in preparation for the upcoming season. Among the standout teams was Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who managed to put together a well-rounded lineup with a mix of seasoned international stars and emerging talents. With improvements across batting, bowling, and all-round capabilities, RCB appears 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 of the championship in 2023, RCB fans are pinning their hopes on the right captaincy to steer the team to glory.
Ravichandran Ashwin predicts RCB’s next captain
The speculation surrounding RCB’s captaincy has been a hot topic among fans and cricketing experts. Former skipper Virat Kohli, who led the franchise from 2013 to 2021, is widely considered a favorite to take up the role again. Adding to the buzz, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin 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 acquire a clear captaincy candidate during the mega auction, making Kohli the natural choice to take up the role. Ashwin further stated that unless the franchise surprises everyone with a different decision, he sees no one other than Kohli as the captain.
“In all likelihood, I think Virat Kohli is going to captain that side. That’s the feeling I get because they haven’t gone for a captain. Unless and until they are going to go with somebody else. I don’t see anyone other than Virat as captain,” said Ashwin on his YouTube channel.
Ashwin’s comments have further fueled discussions, 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 picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping INR 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Ashwin, a CSK veteran who has been a key part of 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 expertise and RCB gearing up with a promising lineup, the IPL 2025 season promises to be another thrilling edition of the cash-rich league. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the action, as the race for the coveted trophy begins.