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RCB’s Bold Leadership Shift: Kohli Re-claims Captaincy Amidst Talks

A significant update has surfaced from the Indian Premier League (IPL), as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to reappoint Virat Kohli as the team's captain. Kohli, who led the Bengaluru franchise from 2013 to 2021, took a backstep from the role after the 14th season of the T20 league.  After this, South African cricketer Faf du Plessis took over the captaincy from 2022 to 2024. However, ahead of the upcoming mega auction, a major change is on the horizon, with Kohli ready to reclaim the leadership position. Currently, Virat Kohli is no longer a captain in any international format and stepped away from T20 internationals following India's triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup. A report confirms Kohli's return to lead his IPL squad. Virat had previously announced his decision to resign from the RCB captaincy before the end of the 2021 season. Many analyzed that this choice was influenced by the franchise's failure to secure an IPL title during his tenacy.  Despite his departure, the team's struggles continued. In 2021, when he revealed his decision to step down, Kohli elaborated: "I will continue to be an RCB player until I play my final IPL match. It’s been an incredible journey of joy, frustration, happiness, and sadness over these 9 years, and I want to genuinely thank all of you for your relentless and unconditional support." "I remain committed to this franchise until my final day in the IPL, for you guys, for the fans, because of what you've done for me and how you’ve made me feel throughout the years," Kohli had shared this 3 years ago. Kohli's return as RCB captain likely indicates that Faf du Plessis will not be maintained by the team. Reports also suggest that RCB pursued Shubman Gill for the role, but he chose to stay with the Gujarat Titans. READ MORE -  Catastrophic Flooding in Valencia: 51 Dead, Hundreds Trapped