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.

For many years, Virat Kohli was the highest-paid player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, that trend has changed over the last few years as the purse cap increased. Virat Kohli has never played for any other franchise than Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB),

The IPL 2025 mega auction concluded on Monday night after two action-packed days, with the ten franchises splurging over Rs 639 crore to secure the services of 184 players. It was a dramatic affair, with many of India`s star players,