Faf du Plessis was not retained by RCB for the upcoming IPL 2025 and a certain Bengaluru star is ready to take up the captaincy role ahead of Virat Kohli.

RCB's latest social media post hints at a new captain for IPL 2025, sparking speculations about who will lead the team instead of Virat Kohli.

With Faf du Plessis released by RCB for IPL 2025, Rajat Patidar's leadership in SMAT boosts his prospects. His performance has garnered significant attention from fans and experts alike.

Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle have been two of the most successful batters in IPL history. Both players have won the Orange Cap award and once opened the innings together for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

In a commanding display of power-hitting, Patidar's brilliant unbeaten knock of 66 from just 29 balls played a key role in securing Madhya Pradesh's spot in the final, where they will face Mumbai.

With speculation over Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) new captain, a 31-year-old star dropped a major hint that he could take over the job ahead of the 2025 season. Faf du Plessis led RCB for the last three seasons but was not retained or signed by the three-time runners-up in the auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wished their batter for leading Madya Pradesh into the final of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024.