Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Cricket Director Mo Babat revealed that the team has not yet selected the new captain for IPL 2025. However, Virat Kohli’s active contribution in the team’s plans continues. Kohli is currently playing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he gave important suggestions to the team during the auction.
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Virat Kohli’s suggestions
After scoring a brilliant century in the Perth Test, Virat Kohli shared his opinion on RCB’s team strategy. Mo Babat said, “Virat sent us his suggestions on the first day of the auction. He has deep knowledge of the players, and is always a part of the team’s planning. At present no decision has been taken regarding captaincy. This will be considered after the auction.”
RCB team makeover
Before the auction, RCB had retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. At the same time, veteran players like Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Siraj and Faf du Plessis were released. This step of the team shows that they are moving towards a new beginning.
RCB purchase in auction
In this mega auction, RCB emphasized on making a balanced team. They included star players like Liam Livingstone (₹8.75 crore), Phil Salt (₹11.50 crore), and Josh Hazlewood (₹12.50 crore). Along with this, experienced Krunal Pandya (₹ 5.75 crore) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (₹ 10.75 crore) were also included in the team. Attention was also given to young players, which included names like Jitesh Sharma (₹11 crore), Suyyash Sharma (₹2.60 crore), and Manoj Bhandge (₹30 lakh).
RCB with new strategy
This time, instead of relying on big names, RCB has moved towards building a balanced and deep team. Fans hope that Virat Kohli’s participation and new thinking can take the team in a new direction in IPL 2025.
FAQ
Who is the current owner of RCB?
Currently, RCB is owned by United Spirits.
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Team owner India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani And his wife is Nita Ambani, who is the owner of Reliance Industries.