RCB seeks new captain at IPL 2025 auction after releasing Faf du Plessis

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, featuring 574 players. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has released Faf du Plessis, its captain for the past three seasons, and is seeking a new leader. RCB has retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal. Potential captain candidates include KL Rahul, who has experience leading other teams and is a local player, and Rishabh Pant, a wicketkeeper-batter released by Delhi Capitals. Shreyas Iyer, who recently won a title with Kolkata Knight Riders, is also a strong candidate for RCB. The team may consider reinstating Kohli as captain, as he previously led RCB from 2013 to 2021.