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.

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 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.

Royal Challengers Bangalore spent Rs 82.25 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction to buy 19 players in addition to the 3 players they retained including Virat Kohli.