Royal Challengers Bangalore are hunting for new captain for IPL 2025 season. Rohit Sharma could be the candidate to lead Virat Kohli's side next year, feel a former India cricketer.

Former India pacer RP Singh advises Royal Challengers Bangalore to retain Virat Kohli under new IPL retention rules. He suggests using the Right to Match card for Mohammed Siraj and Rajat Patidar, estimating their auction prices.

Given a total of 6 retentions, including RTM, are allowed, the IPL franchise can choose their combination for it. Howver, the 6 retentions/RTM's can have a maximum of 5 capped players (Indian and overseas) and a maximum of 2 uncapped players, informed BCCI in its release.

The Bangalore-based franchise has star players like Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Will Jacks in the set-up.

Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the beginning of the first season of IPL and is also the most consistent batter in the tournament with a total of 8,004 runs in 252 matches.

Since the IPL retention rules and regulations came to light there have been various rumours. Speculations have been rife about Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians future. The 37 year old was removed from his leadership duties last season as Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy from him.

RCB will be willing to shell out Rs 18 crore for Kohli, who has been associated with them since the inception of IPL in 2008

RP Singh advises Royal Challengers Bengaluru to prioritize retaining Virat Kohli for the IPL 2025 auction. He suggests using the RTM card to reacquire players like Mohammed Siraj and Rajat Patidar. Singh emphasizes building the team around Kohli due to his significant contributions and value to the franchise.

With the BCCI's announcement of IPL 2025 retention rules, each franchise will be allowed to retain six players including one uncapped player. With Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj among RCB's top retention wishlist,

Former pacer RP Singh has claimed that RCB should look to retain Virat Kohli and then release the rest of their players from the squad. Kohli was the star player for RCB as they made the playoffs last season.