There was a lot of buzz around for the retention of RCB for the IPL 2025; eventually they displayed their retention at the backend of the deadline. They retained seasoned player Virat Kohli, young bowler Yash Dayal, and Rajat Patidar as their middle-order batters. They played very smart and maintained a solid Indian core, which is really important in the IPL. Talking about the price of the retentions, they kept Virta Kohli at a well-deserving price of 21 crore, Rajat Patidar at 11 crore, and Yash Dayal at 5 crore. After maintaining a solid core, they have released their skipper, Faf du Plessis, and it was really a good decision considering his age. Now for the IPL 2025, they have got to create a new team with a remaining purse balance of 83 crore, but more importantly, they need to have a skipper for their team, and here in this article we are going to talk about RCB's potential next captain. RCB's potential captain for IPL 2025 Sno Players 1 KL Rahul 2 Rishabh Pant 3 Jos Buttler 4 Shreyas Iyer 5 Virat Kohli 6 David Warner KL Rahul Image Source: BCCI The first player on our list is KL Rahul, because there has been a link between RCB and the classic batter, and he is also the local boy, and he has also played for the franchise before. RCB needs a man behind the stumps, and KL Rahul is the right fit for their needs. Many sources have cleared that RCB has been in touch with KL Rahul, and that is for sure, RCB will be going hard behind Rahul in the mega auction. Talking about his captaincy, he has plenty of experience because he has captained the Punjab Kings and LSG as well. He is the best option RCB can get into the auction as skipper. Also Read | Most Sixes in IPL: Top Players with Highest Six Counts Rishabh Pant Image Source: Getty Images Rishabh Pant is another option for RCB as their skipper for IPL 2025, but this will not be easy as Punjab Kings with the max purse balance will go hard, and another factor is the great understanding between Rishabh Pant and Ricky Pointing. Some reports already say that Rishabh is more likely to go to the Punjab Kings because there have been links of communication between the wicketkeeper and the franchise. Rishabh Pant is also a seasoned skipper in IPL as he has captained Delhi Capitals and really has done well as captain, so looking at his experience, he is really a good option for RCB, but it will be very hard to get him because Punjab Kings will go very hard behind him as well. Jos Buttler Image Source: Assiocated Press Another option that RCB can look at is England’s white ball skipper, Jos Buttler. He has been released from the Rajasthan Royals, and he will be in the auction this year, and surely a lot of teams will raise their hands for him. He has plenty of experience in his bag, and he has been giving match-winning performances with his bat, so having a batter who can win the matches with the bat, who can keep the wickets, and who is the international captain, is really a great thing. Even though he has no experience as a captain in IPL, don't forget he is a World Cup-winning captain, so he has the captaincy skills. RCB must look at him in the auction as their skipper for IPL 2025. Shreyas Iyer Image Source: Getty Images Another good option for RCB, as their skipper is Shreyas Iyer, who won the IPL title with KRR last season. He has been released from KKR, and he will be in the auction, and RCB must go behind him as well because he is really good as a captain and a batter as well. Like the other mentioned players, it will not be easy to get him in the auction, but RCB’s budget will help them to raise their hand in the auction. Also Read | Hardik Pandya Net Worth: Assets & Lifestyle Post Divorce Virat Kohli Image Source: Getty Images Virat Kohli himself is a great option for the captain position of RCB for IPL 2025. Many reports are claiming that Virat Kohli might be the skipper of the franchise if they fail to get any good captiancy option in the auction. Virat Kohli has been the main player for the team and also the main batter, so he also has deep understanding with the team owners. Even though he has failed to win a trophy for RCB, his captiancy has been impressive, as he has helped his team reach the playoffs on a few occasions. So it will not be any surprising thing if Virat Kohli becomes the captain of the team again. David Warner Image Source: BCCI The last player on our list is former Australian opener David Warner. Now most of you might be thinking he is too old to be the skipper of the RCB, but let me remind you they picked Faf du Plessis in the IPL 2022 mega auction when he was 38, and Warner is also at the same age, and he is also very fit, so there might be an outside chance that RCB might look at the veteran player as their skipper. We all know how good David Warner is as a skipper, as he has plenty of experience in the captaincy domain; he helped SRH win the IPL title in 2016. As a batter, he can do wonders, and the surface at the Mangalam Chinnaswamy stadium suits his style of batting, and he is probably one of the greatest batters of the IPL. Conclusion It is a very important selection, which will decide the future of the team. Some good players are there in the selection, and these options excite RCB for the upcoming seasons to lead the team. It may either be a seasoned star or a bright young talent that will bring fresh energy and direction as the new captain. Fans will be all eyes and ears to see who steps into this key role and guides RCB toward success in the IPL.