Virat Kohli’s Potential Return to RCB Captaincy Ignites Excitement Ahead of IPL 2025
New Delhi, November 20th, 2023 – The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has sparked speculation about Virat Kohli’s possible return to captaincy for the 2025 season with a cryptic social media post.
The post, shared on the platform formerly known as Twitter, featured two iconic performances by Kohli – his unbeaten 82 against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup and his wicket-taking spell against the Netherlands in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The franchise then asked fans what they expect from the 35-year-old cricketing legend during this year’s Diwali celebrations, which coincides with the deadline for IPL team retentions.
This strategic move by RCB has left many Cricket enthusiasts pondering the possibility of Kohli’s comeback as the team’s captain for the 2025 IPL season. The former India captain had previously led the franchise between 2013 and 2021, making him the third-longest-serving skipper in IPL history with 143 appearances, behind MS Dhoni (226) and Rohit Sharma (158).
“During his tenure, RCB won 66 matches and lost 70, with three ending in ties and four as no-results. The team also reached the IPL final once, in 2016, before losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Notably, the 2016 season remains Kohli’s best IPL performance, as he scored a record 973 runs.”
The potential return of Virat Kohli to the RCB captaincy has generated a buzz among fantasy club cricket enthusiasts, who are eagerly anticipating the upcoming 100-ball cricket tournaments and the thrilling action of the IPL. Additionally, the speculations around Kohli’s captaincy have added to the excitement surrounding the 2025 IPL season, which promises to be a must-watch event for both avid Cricket fans and backyard Cricket enthusiasts alike.
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