The Virat Kohli speculation was addressed by Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket for RCB shortly after their IPL 2025 retention announcement.

Sanjay Manjrekar said that Virat Kohli should not be made the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Manjrekar said that rather than looking at Kohli's stature,

Virat Kohli's unwavering loyalty to Royal Challengers Bangalore has made him a symbol of the team, despite fluctuating fortunes. Set to return as RCB captain in 2025, Kohli aims to lead the team to their maiden IPL title,

Celebrated for his outstanding batting prowess and leadership, Virat Kohli is unquestionably one of the great legends in cricket. Being a legendary player in the sport, he is still a standout in the Indian Premier League ( IPL ),

According to a report by PTI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are interested in buying KL Rahul at the IPL 2025 auction, after he was released by Lucknow Super Giants. The report states that not only is he a great option for the team's wicketkeeper-batter,

Retained by the franchise for an impressive Rs 21 crore, Kohli’s unwavering commitment to RCB remains unshaken as he aims to secure the elusive IPL title for the franchise.