Who would you like to see as the RCB skipper in the forthcoming season?

The last two years witnessed the Royal Challengers Bangalore putting in some serious heat in the mix as they made the cut for consecutive play-offs. Despite stumbling in the stage that mattered the most, there was a bevy of impressive showdowns that the Challengers posted across the span of the tournament.

Needless to say, Virat Kohli was a vital cog in the contingency’s plans. He emerged as a leader and a run-machine, spearheading an eclectic band of players that starred from young aspiring colts to established monikers of the sport.

Sadly, for the Challengers, Kohli decided to step down as the skipper of the franchise after the 2021 campaign where their road to glory came to an end in the eliminator.

As the auction arrives, it will be a difficult search for the franchise to pick their man who will not just be a playing phenomenon but also a captain who can take the team forth, protecting the vision that the contingency has planned for in the upcoming days. In the latest video released on our official Youtube channel, we gave the twelfth man army a possible pick from the five most reckoning monikers in the mix. Let us know in the comments, whom do you want to see as our new captain?

1.    Shreyas Iyer

Iyer has already proven his mettle with Delhi Capitals. Leading an outfit that was embarking upon a new odyssey, he came out in flying colours. He was also instrumental with the bat and posted an exceptional display of leadership expertise at a tender age, where he spearheaded significant names of world and Indian cricket alongside, dovetailing them into a perfect unit. He also played a few blistering knocks under the cosh that will be an ode to Iyer’s coming of age. Do you think he has what it takes to be the RCB skipper?

2.    Jason Holder

Even though Holder’s contributions to the SRH cause were pretty limited, he has been scintillating for the Caribbean force. A former leader of West Indies and one of the most electrifying all-rounders in the cricketing roster, Jason Holder can wreak irreparable havoc in the blend if he gets going. He is one of the hardest strikers of the cherry and his frugal bowling flair makes him an irresistible pick. However, his tryst with inconsistency has been overtly frequent and that is a major question that will be doing the rounds before the splurge takes place.

3.    Ishan Kishan

This is a surprise name in the blender as one would put it. However, Ishan Kishan’s contributions to Mumbai Indians and the Indian middle-order are irrefutable. A fearless batter who can smoke the bowlers to any corner of the park has proven to be an exciting pick for the sides that he has starred in. However, given his inexperience, one may pose a question that is he actually the man for the big task at hand? The odds stack up overwhelmingly against him but even Virat Kohli started young.

4.    Eoin Morgan

The man who completely changed the fortunes of England and KKR in the shortest format of the game, Eoin Morgan is undoubtedly considered as one of the best leaders in white-ball cricket. He flipped the tide staggeringly in KKR’s favour in the preceding edition of the tournament. From teetering on the brink of elimination at the end of the first phase of the tournament, the Knights finished as the finalists of the contest. Despite going through a tough phase with the bat, Morgan’s inclusion in the squad always brings in additional support to the middle. His sharp maneuvers in the field and the bowling department play an instrumental role in shaping up the team’s fortunes that he leads.

5.    David Warner

Undoubtedly, the best pick on the platter will always be David Warner. Known for his batting and leadership in equal proportions, the Australian southpaw is brilliance on wheels. He can fit himself according to the needs of the team and has already proven the fact that he can set the world ablaze with his fiery brand of captaincy. More importantly, he has an exceptionally well-built relationship with his fellow teammates where he has managed bigshots of the game without a single fuss.