RCB Head Coach Andy Flower Discusses Virat Kohli's Potential Captaincy in IPL 2025: Embracing a New Era

Speculation continues to swirl around the possible return of Virat Kohli as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming IPL season. The recent departure of Faf du Plessis from the team has only fueled the rumors, with many suggesting that Kohli may be back at the helm. However, RCB's head coach, Andy Flower, has emphasized that no final decision has been reached on the matter.

“Well, you’re going to have to wait for the outcome. It’s a new era that we are going into, the start of a three-year cycle, and I’m sure the anticipation will be good for you," Flower remarked, emphasizing that any conclusions regarding the captaincy are still pending.

“You can ask me as often as you like, but that communication has not happened yet," he further clarified.

Kohli’s association with RCB as captain dates back to 2013; he led the team to a runner-up finish in the 2016 edition. Despite stepping down from the captaincy in 2021, Kohli has continued to play a crucial role, stepping in as captain on occasions when the designated leader was unavailable, most notably in 2023 when du Plessis was sidelined due to injury.

Though Kohli has moved on from the captaincy, his influence in the dressing room remains strong. He has become a pillar at RCB, often involved in key on-the-field decisions both for the franchise and the Indian national team.

Kohli at RCB

On the field, Kohli's IPL form has been a shining beacon. In the 2024 season, he emerged as the highest run-scorer for the tournament, amassing 741 runs in just 15 matches. This stellar performance came after a few lean years, solidifying his place as one of the most important players for RCB in the tournament.

As RCB gear up for the new season, they have made some key acquisitions, including high-profile names like Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, and Josh Hazlewood. The franchise is hopeful that these additions, along with strong leadership, will finally propel them to the IPL title they've been chasing for years.

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