New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has yet to win an IPL title, and this season, they have made some significant changes. Captain Faf du Plessis has been removed, and the attention now shifts to who will take over as the new captain for the team in the upcoming season. Virat Kohli, the former captain, has been retained, sparking speculation about whether he will lead the team again. However, it now seems unlikely, and the buzz is growing around star all-rounder Krunal Pandya being given the captaincy.
RCB’s Social Media Post Sparks Speculation
The speculation began with a post shared by RCB on their social media, which fans believe hints at Krunal Pandya becoming the next captain. The post, which quickly went viral, showed Krunal in an RCB jersey with a caption that read, "Top-K here... Pandya has the aura, but you already knew that."
After this post, fans started to assume that Krunal Pandya could be the next leader of the team.
Krunal Pandya's Career and Captaincy Experience
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, RCB secured Krunal Pandya for a whopping ₹5.75 crore. Krunal is a skilled spin all-rounder with significant captaincy experience at the domestic level. He has previously captained Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the absence of KL Rahul, which further strengthens his case to lead RCB.
Given RCB's current leadership void, they may seriously consider Krunal for the role, though nothing official has been confirmed yet. The decision on the captaincy remains to be seen, but Krunal Pandya appears to be a strong contender for the role in IPL 2025.
