Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain Saga: Is King Kohli back in the mix?
RCB are keeping us all on tenterhooks regarding who is going to be their captain for the 2022 campaign.
Image credit: PA Images Virat Kohli during a match with South Africa in JanuaryNow Virat Kholi is has got tongues wagging with a Twitter video that forms part of the RCB franchise’s advertising of their ‘RCB Unbox’ event.
So, what’s all the fuss about?
Well, Virat is delivering a message to the franchise fans where he’s about to announce something very special and then the video suddenly fast forwards to the end just after he’s teased us with “First and foremost, the most important news is….”
Well, we’re in the dark just as you are. See for yourself:
“Renewed Energy. Excited for the IPL season. There’s an important news...” - Virat Kohli has a message for all of you RCB fans! ?
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 10, 2022
Location: Museum Cross Road, Church Street, Bengaluru
Date: 12.03.2022
Time: 12pm to 8pm#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/o26eA2bOq3
At the time of writing, the video has over 15,500 views and fans are starting to debate whether Kholi was going to announce being captain.
AB de Villiers’ retirement clearly means he’s out of the running so the front runners look to be fellow South African Faf du Plessis and Australian big hitting all-rounder Glen Maxwell.
Kohli stepped down form the captain role after the 2021 season in a shock announcement and the new video has set Twitter alight with theories galore and fans wanting the King back in situ.
It may be that his time has definitely come to an end as skipper.
Since he took over the reigns in 2013, they have made the play offs four times under Kholi’s stewardship but only made the final once back in 2016.
This is a staggering underperformance for a team with great coaches and many of the world’s best power hitters.
The ‘RCB Unbox’ event will all be revealed on Saturday 12th. Just like you, we can’t wait!