Faf du Plessis Likely to be Released, Virat Kohli Set to be Back as RCB Captain - REPORT

Multiple reports claim that Royal Challengers Bengaluru are going to make massive changes to composition of ir side on IPL 2025 Retention day. Strong rumours claim that Faf du Plessis would be released by franchise and Virat Kohli would return as captain of side. One understands that age is not on Faf's side and that would be looked at as a major reason behind his release. Du Plessis has been a stey captain, but RCB’s ongoing quest for IPL title might require a different leership style or approach. Kohli, who is arguably best cricketer in today's times, was chosen as RCB's full-time captain in 2013, before giving up role ahe of IPL 2022 to manage worklo.

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Why Kohli Returning as Captain Could Benefit RCB?

Kohli has knowhow of conditions at M. Chinnaswamy and also he has enormous experience of playing IPL. Kohli, who has been associated with franchise since it's inception, knows culture and ethics of team - that helps. After having not won elusive IPL title, Kohli would be hungrier than before to do well and that could benefit team. 

Kohli as RCB Captain

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As a captain in IPL for RCB, Kohli has led team on 143 occasions. He has led side to a win on 66 occasions, while ending up in losing side 70 times. 

It would be interesting to see players RCB retain ahe of mega auction.