Indian national cricket team player Ravichandran Ashwin has made a massive statement regarding the captaincy of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He strongly believes that Virat Kohli will lead the team as they have no another captaincy option. .

Royal Challengers Bengaluru was one of the teams that had a blast in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in 2025. The Bengaluru-based franchise made some great additions to the team and ensured that they struck the right balance ahead of the next league season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru added Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone Bhuvneshwar Kumar among some of the big names at the auction.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru added Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Untilhara, Manoj Bhandage and Jacob Bethell to the team.

But one thing that caught the attention of many was that Royal Challengers Bengaluru did not opt ​​for any captaincy option. Although they had money and the option to bet on several important players, they did not do so, and this generated a lot of speculation about the team’s leaders.

I think Virat Kohli will be the captain of that team – Ravichandran Ashwin

Amidst all this, Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He said the team has no option other than the lead batsman. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained:

“In all likelihood, I think Virat Kohli will be the captain of that team. That’s the feeling I have because they haven’t chosen a captain. Unless and until they go with someone else. “I don’t see anyone other than Virat as captain.”

Before the auction, many reports emerged that Virat Kohli will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It is learned that Virat Kohli himself had told the management that they would take over the role. and the franchise would soon make a call regarding the same.

Personally, I think they had an excellent auction: Ravichandran Ashwin on Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Ravichandran Ashwin further praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru for conducting an excellent auction. He pointed out how the team waited for the players despite having a lot of money. While talking about his strategy, he explained:

“Personally, I think they had an excellent auction. They balanced it and waited. Many teams came to this auction with many crores of rupees in their wallets. They came blazing right at the front, but RCB played the waiting game even though they had a a lot of money. Who do I need? They are the ones I need. My general team is important.

“What will work in our conditions? I want that kind of side. I need that equipment. Although I have RTM, I am not going to use them. I’ll end up choosing who I want. “I will follow the strategy until the end.”

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