Anticipation for IPL 2024 surged from the auction, with teams making significant announcements. As fans rally behind their favorites, the prospect of Virat Kohli reclaiming the captaincy for Royal Challengers Bangalore adds intrigue.
Reports hint at Kohli returning to lead the Bengaluru side in pursuit of their first IPL title this season. The unfolding dynamics promise an exciting journey towards discovering the eventual trophy holder.
Insiders close to RCB suggest that the management is contemplating reinstating the 35-year-old cricket sensation as captain. Faf Du Plessis currently holds the captaincy, taking over from Virat Kohli post-IPL 2022 when Kohli opted to focus solely on his batting.
In the IPL 2023 season, Kohli emerged as the fourth-highest run-scorer, tallying 639 runs from 14 innings at an average of 53.25 with a 139 strike rate. Notably, he secured two consecutive centuries in crucial matches against SRH and GT.
Fans, hopeful for a change in fortunes, eagerly await Kohli’s decision on whether to lead RCB again or continue as a player. The prospect of Kohli captaining raises expectations for the Bengaluru team’s elusive IPL triumph.