Fans and experts speculate that explosive batsman Rajat Patidar may be appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025, as the franchise released their current captain Faf du Plessis. Patidar's impressive leadership and performance for Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, where his team has reached the final after 13 years, has caught the attention of RCB and their social media. The franchise's post praising Patidar's crucial role in guiding his team to the summit clash has triggered widespread speculation about his potential captaincy for RCB in the future.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for just 2 Crore, and not retained by his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This decision by RCB signifies a shift in their strategy, perhaps aiming for a fresh start or banking on younger talents. This move not only lets go of a skilled player but also symbolizes a larger shift in the team's direction and approach.
The second day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League auction saw South African cricketer Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad did not use their RTM card for Du Plessis, who has had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings before. Meanwhile, Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant made headlines on the first day of the auction after being picked by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs. 27 crores.
After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
As the deadline for IPL retention passes, big names like Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell have been let go by their respective franchises. With only two teams having exhausted their 'right-to-match' cards, the rest of the franchises will be vying for these players in the upcoming mega auction. Fans can catch all the updates on Manorama Online App.
As the IPL 2024 final approaches, talks about the next season have already begun. According to rumors, Virat Kohli is set to reclaim his role as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. While du Plessis has led the team admirably in the past three seasons, Kohli's return could bring a new surge of energy and determination as RCB aim for their first-ever IPL title.
Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden criticized Virat Kohli for his aggressive behaviour towards the umpires during the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match. Despite being removed as the captain, Kohli was seen intervening in conversations with the umpires, much to the annoyance of Hayden. In the upcoming Eliminator match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals, former India player Ambati Rayudu believes that RCB, under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, have the upper hand due to their six-match winning streak.
After a brilliant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the tournament after a defeat against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. CSK star Ambati Rayudu took a dig at RCB's overconfidence, saying that celebrations and aggression do not win IPL trophies. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis praised his team's effort and character, but acknowledged that they fell short in terms of pushing for an extra 20 runs in the crucial match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell short against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Despite the loss, RCB captain Faf du Plessis expressed pride in his team's efforts, as they were able to make a strong comeback and win six games in a row to reach the playoffs. RR, on the other hand, broke their five-match losing streak and will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2, with the winner moving on to the final against Kolkata Knight Riders.
After a dominant win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continue their hot streak in the IPL 2024 playoffs, led by Faf du Plessis' strong performance. In his last IPL match, the veteran wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik plays a crucial role, scoring 326 runs and taking 5 dismissals. Despite facing adversity with injuries, the RCB dressing room remains confident and ready for the challenge.