In a significant development for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2025 season, there is growing speculation that Virat Kohli may return as the team’s captain. Kohli, one of the most iconic players in IPL history and the face of the RCB franchise, could once again take the reins as the leader of the side. This potential move would see Kohli reclaim the captaincy after stepping down from the role in 2021 to focus on his batting.

If Kohli does return as captain, it may signal the end of Faf du Plessis’s tenure as RCB skipper. Du Plessis led the team through three IPL seasons — 2022, 2023, and 2024 — guiding them to playoff appearances in 2022 and 2024, though the team fell short of reaching the final. Despite his leadership, RCB’s elusive quest for an IPL title remains unfulfilled.

Kohli’s return as captain is seen as a strategic move to bolster RCB’s chances in the upcoming season, especially given his deep connection with the franchise and his vast experience in leading the team for nearly a decade. Fans are eager to see if this leadership change will bring the desired results and finally help RCB secure their first-ever IPL trophy.

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