The countdown of IPL 2025 has started! All 10 franchises are finalizing their preparations in this season, starting from 22 March. After the announcement of the captains, now everyone’s eyes are on the players who can play the role of the vice -captain of their team.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) has recently declared Faf du Plessis as vice -captain, but the remaining 9 teams have not yet announced their deputy captains. In such a situation, let us know which players are at the forefront of the vice -captain race.
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Faf du Plessis
Delhi has given the captaincy to Akshar Patel this time, but the team has played a big bet by making experienced Faf du Plessis as vice -captain. Do Plessis has a long experience of leadership in IPL and international cricket, which will help the letters a strategy on the field.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Glenn Maxwell
This time PBKS will field with the new captain Shreyas Iyer, but Glenn Maxwell may be given the responsibility as the vice -captain. Maxwell is not only an explosive batsman, but also has a good experience of captaincy, which will be beneficial for the team.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Heinrich Klassen
SRH’s team will play this time under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, but the responsibility of vice -captain can be given to Henrik Klassen. Klassen is in excellent form and has the ability to handle the team in difficult situations.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Virat Kohli
RCB has released Faf du Plessis this season and has chosen a new captain. However, the team’s biggest star Virat Kohli can play the role of vice -captain. Kohli’s experience and strong hold on his team will be very important for RCB.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Nicholas Puran
The captaincy of LSG is given to Rishabh Pant, but Nicholas Puran can be made vice -captain. Puran also has the experience of the captaincy of the West Indies team, making them a strong option for LSG.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Venkatesh Iyer
In KKR, Venkatesh Iyer may be given the responsibility of vice -captain this time. He is an important all -rounder of the team and can give the team stability with his calm -tempered leadership.
Mumbai Indians (Mi) – Suryakumar Yadav
MI has made Hardik Pandya captain this season in place of Rohit Sharma. In such a situation, Suryakumar Yadav can be the biggest name as vice -captain. Given Sky’s aggressive batting and his cricketing mindset, this decision can prove to be a game also for Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Ravindra Jadeja
In CSK, Rituraj will take over Gaikwad captaincy, but the responsibility of the vice -captain may come in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja has been the captain of CSK in IPL 2022 and has a lot of experience, so that he can take the team in the right direction.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will retain his place, but the team can make young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal a vice -captain keeping in mind the future. Jaiswal has performed tremendously in recent times and it will also be a big step for his career.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Rashid Khan
The captaincy of Gujarat Titans has been handed over to Shubman Gill this time, but Rashid Khan is the strongest contender as vice -captain. Rashid has previously been in this role and has the ability to handle the team in difficult conditions.
Which team will make the first announcement?
Delhi Capitals have announced the name of the vice -captain, but the remaining 9 teams are still considering their options. It will be interesting to see which team first announces its vice -captain and which player will be seen in this important role!
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