AB de Villiers has hinted that Virat Kohli might return as RCB captain for IPL 2025, amid ongoing speculation about the team's leadership. With Kohli's past success and a well-rounded squad, fans are hopeful for a maiden IPL trophy despite concerns over the lack of a match-winning spinner.

"In all likelihood, I think Virat Kohli is going to captain that side. That's the feeling I get because they haven't gone for a captain. Unless and until they are going to go with somebody else. I don't see anyone other than Virat as captain," Ashwin said in a video posted on his official YouTube handle.

AB de Villiers, a former RCB legend and one of the greatest players of the game, suggested in a recent YouTube video that Kohli might once again take charge. De Villiers, while not confirming anything officially,

Rumours of Kohli being keen to take up RCB captaincy were floating ever since the franchise announced its retentions for the IPL 2025 season.

As the debate over RCB's captaincy ahead of the IPL 2025 continues, AB de Villers has dropped a major claim that Virat Kohli could be the one leading the side.

RCB fans await captaincy news for IPL 2025. AB de Villiers hints Virat Kohli could return as skipper, leading a strong 22-player squad aiming for their first title.

Ravichandran Ashwin feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2025.

Kohli has been with the RCB franchise since the very beginning and has gone up the ranks within the team and in international cricket as well.

R Ashwin has claimed that he can see Virat Kohli return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. Kohli relinquished the role as skipper of the franchise in 2022 and is now expected to return after the 2025 auction.

Ashwin praised RCB’s auction strategy this time, saying they had a terrific outing as they played the balancing and waiting game well.