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“I think Virat Kohli is the only option” – AB de Villiers backs Kohli as RCB captain for IPL 2025
By SMCS - Jan 24, 2025 9:20 am
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Former RCB player AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli is the only captaincy option for the IPL franchise for the 2025 season as well. The veteran said that although Kohli is approaching the end of his career, he seems inspired to do well with the bat. He also believes that Kohli will lead the team by example.

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli

AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel: “Mujhe lagta hai Virat hi ek matr option hai dosto (Friends, I think Virat Kohli is the only option [for RCB’s captaincy choice). He is near the end of his career, more inspired than ever before. Till the time he gets the form, and score runs, we are used to watching him play match-winning innings. It’s like a swansong.”

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However, Virat Kohli has led RCB to 66 wins in 143 matches at a win percentage of 48.56 as well. He also led RCB from 2013 to 2021, including the 2016 final, where they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). He also has predicted that Rishabh Pant will have a successful stint with LSG in IPL 2025.

Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant becomes LSG captain

AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel: “He’s [Rishabh Pant] a great player. I am excited to see him play at LSG. Mujhe lagta hai uske liye ye ek shandaar season hone wala hai (I reckon he will have a great season). Mujhe lagta hai ki yeh franchise ke liye ek shandaar kadam hai (I think it’s a great step for LSG franchise [on appointing Rishabh Pant as new captain]). I know what he brings to the party. He is energetic, optimistic, and [has the] ability to win a lot of games. He will lead from the front and by example. In terms of batting, he’s a positive and attacking player and that’s what LSG needs. He shows the boys how to do it and I am convinced the rest of the team will follow suit as well. He has a good squad, a settled team.”