The IPL 2025 captains are set, with some familiar faces in new roles. Virat Kohli returns to lead RCB, while Hardik Pandya continues with MI. Ruturaj Gaikwad stays at the helm of CSK, and Pat Cummins leads SRH.

Virat Kohli has reportedly shown interest in leading the team again. The RCB mainstay has endured a topsy turvy journey with the franchise, but looks ready to spearhead the team for at least the next cycle.

In a span of almost eight seasons, the star Indian batter had led the franchise in 143 matches, winning 66 and losing 70. ..

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retains its star player Virat Kohli for a record 18th season, making him the highest-paid Indian player in IPL history. RCB, yet to clinch an IPL title, has revamped its squad,

RCB Director of Cricket Mo Babat said the team is yet to decide their next captain. Babat revealed Virat Kohli sent them feedback about their auction buys after his Perth Test hundred on Sunday.

RCB IPL Auction LIVE Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained just three players Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidatrt and Yash Dayal ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. The Bengaluru-based franchise have let go of their skipper Faf du Plessis along with a number of other key players like Glenn Maxwell, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj.

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw RCB make strategic moves, acquiring stars like Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Josh Hazlewood. Scroll down to check complete RCB squads.