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Virat Kohli And...? 3 Stars Who Will Likely Be Named IPL 2025 Captains After Shreyas Iyer

Debashis Sarangi

Virat Kohli could be named RCB's captain [Source: IPLT20.com]Virat Kohli could be named RCB's captain [Source: IPLT20.com]

On Sunday, Punjab Kings made a blockbuster announcement, naming Shreyas Iyer their captain for IPL 2025. Renowned for his scintillating stroke play, Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season. However, he was forced to enter the mega auction pool after being unable to renew his deal with KKR. 

Nevertheless, Punjab Kings trusted his ability, purchasing and appointing him as their skipper for the IPL 2025. Meanwhile, apart from Iyer, there are three IPL legends who will likely be named captains for the upcoming season, as mentioned below. 

Virat Kohli

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru's veteran batter Virat Kohli was their first retention, with the franchise renewing his contract for a whopping amount of INR 21 Crores. 
  • After releasing Faf du Plessis, RCB are searching for a captain for their team. They don't have a better option than Virat Kohli, who has led them in the past. The Indian talisman is regarded as one of the finest tacticians and can ensure RCB's spirited performance with his aggressive tactics. 

KL Rahul

  • India's experienced batter KL Rahul joined Delhi Capitals for INR 14 Crores after Lucknow SuperGiants released him before the mega auction. 
  • The Capitals had Rishabh Pant as their captain, but the southpaw shifted his base to Lucknow, with the latter securing his services for a whopping price of INR 27 Crore. 
  • Considering he will play all matches and has led Punjab Kings and Lucknow SuperGiants in the past, the Capitals might announce KL Rahul as their captain in the near future. 

Rishabh Pant

  • Swashbuckling keeper-batter Rishabh Pant moved from Delhi Capitals to Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The southpaw will be the linchpin of LSG's batting unit, playing a vital role for them in the tournament. 
  • Rishabh Pant has established himself as a massive brand in the IPL and can be the new face of LSG in the competition. As LSG don't have another potential candidate, Pant seems the frontrunner to be named their captain sooner or later.