Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the most popular sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This comes as no surprise as they have two of the modern-day legends, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers in their line-up. It’s a treat for the fans to watch this duo in action. They have often single-handedly won matches for their team.

However, even these greats of the game have not been able to help RCB win their maiden IPL Trophy. It has been 13 seasons, and Bangalore are still struggling to win an IPL. With some big players in their ranks, it is surprising to see a team like RCB not winning the coveted trophy even once.

One person who has faced a lot of criticism for this has been their captain Virat Kohli. He has been leading them for eight seasons now and has failed to win even one trophy. No other captain has been given such a long rope without showing any results. While it cannot be denied that Kohli the batsman has been the backbone of RCB, his minimal results have often left to questions being raised about his leadership.

With RCB failing to cross the final line even this year, many believe that it is now high time to replace Kohli and find a new leader for the Bangalore franchise.

Here are 3 names who could potentially lead RCB if Virat Kohli is sacked or asked to step down:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-438055" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-438055" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

An experienced player for the England team who can be a very good candidate for the leadership role, is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-not-ready-to-put-himself-in-bracket-of-virat-kohli-kane-williamson-steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a>. Root has been successfully leading the England Test side and is a very cool and calm cricketer. When he entered the IPL 2018 auction it was expected that the teams looking for a captain would definitely bid for him. However, to everyone’s surprise, no team showed interest in him and he went unsold.

If he enters the next IPL auction he could be a great option for the Bangalore side considering he can help strengthen their middle order as well. RCB, in this season, struggled to find someone in the middle order who could lower the burden for Kohli and De Villiers. Joe Root could be a great candidate for that spot as he’s good at rotating the strike and can up the ante when required as well. Root has played 32 T20Is for England scoring 893 runs at an average of 35.72 and a strike rate of 126.31. These are decent numbers for a middle order batsman.

He had also scored 83 off 44 balls against South Africa in the 2016 T20 World Cup, helping England chase down a mammoth 230. It goes to show that he has the aggressive side as well. In terms of captaincy he has led England in 44 Test matches out of which they have won 23. His leadership will bring a fresh approach and can definitely help Bangalore win their first IPL title.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452506" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aaron-Finch-1.jpg" alt="Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452506" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Australian limited overs skipper, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-rcbs-aaron-finch-spotted-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-match-vs-rr-video-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Aaron Finch</strong></a> needs no introduction. He is one of the best T20 batsmen going around. His IPL record may not be the best but he has been an absolute beast at the international level. In 64 T20Is he has scored 2114 runs at an average of 38.44 and a strike rate of 154.65. He has two T20I hundreds which shows that he has the ability to play the long innings.

When he was picked by RCB for the 2020 season, fans were pleased with his addition. It was expected that he will not only add might to their batting, but also be a crucial member of the leadership group. However, despite being given a long rope, Finch could just not find form this year. He was out of sorts and eventually had to be dropped. Although, he did make a comeback in the eliminator, he was evidently struggling to time the ball.

If Virat Kohli is sacked, the Aussie would surely be in contention for the captaincy role. He is bound to do better in India. The Bangalore conditions would suit Finch the batsman, and if he regains confidence with the bat, he is surely going to be able to lead from the front. He has led Australia in 37 T20Is out of which they have won 19. He also led Melbourne Renegades to their maiden BBL title in the 2018-2019 season. He is a seasoned campaigner, and with all the experience he has of leading sides, he could just be the perfect man to lead RCB.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-456562" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-celebration.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers celebration" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456562" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers celebration. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

When you think of Royal Challengers Bangalore there are two names that always strike you. Virat Kohli and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcbs-over-reliance-on-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-has-to-change-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AB de Villiers</strong></a>. While the former has been there since 2008, De Villers has been an integral part of the side since 2011. The franchise means a lot to him and has given his blood, sweat and tears to the team for a decade. He is perhaps the only one as passionate about the franchise as Virat.

Therefore, if Kohli steps down, his partner could be the ideal candidate to take up the role. He has led South Africa in the past and therefore, does have plenty of captaincy experience. Also, another important factor that could tip the scales in Ab&#8217;s favour is the fact that he shares a strong bond with the Indian skipper. A strong character like the Kohli would surely not be easy to captain at this point in his career.

But because Virat has immense respect and admiration for de Villiers, it makes his job much easier. With De Villiers taking over, the change in captaincy would be seamless and help retain a positive atmosphere within the team. Although a lot is going in De Villiers&#8217; favour, he does not have the best T20I captaincy record as he has led his side in 18 games out of which they have won only eight.

Also, captaincy may not be a burden he wants to take up at this point in his career. But, even though there are a few matters of concern, ABD seems like the prime contender who could replace Virat Kohli.

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the most popular sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This comes as no surprise as they have two of the modern-day legends, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers in their line-up. It’s a treat for the fans to watch this duo in action. They have often single-handedly won matches for their team.</p>
<p>However, even these greats of the game have not been able to help RCB win their maiden IPL Trophy. It has been 13 seasons, and Bangalore are still struggling to win an IPL. With some big players in their ranks, it is surprising to see a team like RCB not winning the coveted trophy even once.</p>
<p>One person who has faced a lot of criticism for this has been their captain Virat Kohli. He has been leading them for eight seasons now and has failed to win even one trophy. No other captain has been given such a long rope without showing any results. While it cannot be denied that Kohli the batsman has been the backbone of RCB, his minimal results have often left to questions being raised about his leadership.</p>
<p>With RCB failing to cross the final line even this year, many believe that it is now high time to replace Kohli and find a new leader for the Bangalore franchise.</p>
<h3>Here are 3 names who could potentially lead RCB if Virat Kohli is sacked or asked to step down:</h3>
<h3>3. Joe Root</h3>
<figure id="attachment_438055" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-438055" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-438055" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-438055" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>An experienced player for the England team who can be a very good candidate for the leadership role, is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-not-ready-to-put-himself-in-bracket-of-virat-kohli-kane-williamson-steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a>. Root has been successfully leading the England Test side and is a very cool and calm cricketer. When he entered the IPL 2018 auction it was expected that the teams looking for a captain would definitely bid for him. However, to everyone’s surprise, no team showed interest in him and he went unsold.</p>
<p>If he enters the next IPL auction he could be a great option for the Bangalore side considering he can help strengthen their middle order as well. RCB, in this season, struggled to find someone in the middle order who could lower the burden for Kohli and De Villiers. Joe Root could be a great candidate for that spot as he’s good at rotating the strike and can up the ante when required as well. Root has played 32 T20Is for England scoring 893 runs at an average of 35.72 and a strike rate of 126.31. These are decent numbers for a middle order batsman.</p>
<p>He had also scored 83 off 44 balls against South Africa in the 2016 T20 World Cup, helping England chase down a mammoth 230. It goes to show that he has the aggressive side as well. In terms of captaincy he has led England in 44 Test matches out of which they have won 23. His leadership will bring a fresh approach and can definitely help Bangalore win their first IPL title.</p>
<h3>2. Aaron Finch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452506" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452506" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-452506" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aaron-Finch-1.jpg" alt="Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452506" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Australian limited overs skipper, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-rcbs-aaron-finch-spotted-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-match-vs-rr-video-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Aaron Finch</strong></a> needs no introduction. He is one of the best T20 batsmen going around. His IPL record may not be the best but he has been an absolute beast at the international level. In 64 T20Is he has scored 2114 runs at an average of 38.44 and a strike rate of 154.65. He has two T20I hundreds which shows that he has the ability to play the long innings.</p>
<p>When he was picked by RCB for the 2020 season, fans were pleased with his addition. It was expected that he will not only add might to their batting, but also be a crucial member of the leadership group. However, despite being given a long rope, Finch could just not find form this year. He was out of sorts and eventually had to be dropped. Although, he did make a comeback in the eliminator, he was evidently struggling to time the ball.</p>
<p>If Virat Kohli is sacked, the Aussie would surely be in contention for the captaincy role. He is bound to do better in India. The Bangalore conditions would suit Finch the batsman, and if he regains confidence with the bat, he is surely going to be able to lead from the front. He has led Australia in 37 T20Is out of which they have won 19. He also led Melbourne Renegades to their maiden BBL title in the 2018-2019 season. He is a seasoned campaigner, and with all the experience he has of leading sides, he could just be the perfect man to lead RCB.</p>
<h3>1. AB de Villiers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_456562" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-456562" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-456562" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-celebration.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers celebration" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456562" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers celebration. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>When you think of Royal Challengers Bangalore there are two names that always strike you. Virat Kohli and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcbs-over-reliance-on-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-has-to-change-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AB de Villiers</strong></a>. While the former has been there since 2008, De Villers has been an integral part of the side since 2011. The franchise means a lot to him and has given his blood, sweat and tears to the team for a decade. He is perhaps the only one as passionate about the franchise as Virat.</p>
<p>Therefore, if Kohli steps down, his partner could be the ideal candidate to take up the role. He has led South Africa in the past and therefore, does have plenty of captaincy experience. Also, another important factor that could tip the scales in Ab’s favour is the fact that he shares a strong bond with the Indian skipper. A strong character like the Kohli would surely not be easy to captain at this point in his career.</p>
<p>But because Virat has immense respect and admiration for de Villiers, it makes his job much easier. With De Villiers taking over, the change in captaincy would be seamless and help retain a positive atmosphere within the team. Although a lot is going in De Villiers’ favour, he does not have the best T20I captaincy record as he has led his side in 18 games out of which they have won only eight.</p>
<p>Also, captaincy may not be a burden he wants to take up at this point in his career. But, even though there are a few matters of concern, ABD seems like the prime contender who could replace Virat Kohli.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the most popular sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This comes as no surprise as they have two of the modern-day legends, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers in their line-up. It’s a treat for the fans to watch this duo in action. They have often single-handedly won matches for their team.</p>
<p>However, even these greats of the game have not been able to help RCB win their maiden IPL Trophy. It has been 13 seasons, and Bangalore are still struggling to win an IPL. With some big players in their ranks, it is surprising to see a team like RCB not winning the coveted trophy even once.</p>
<p>One person who has faced a lot of criticism for this has been their captain Virat Kohli. He has been leading them for eight seasons now and has failed to win even one trophy. No other captain has been given such a long rope without showing any results. While it cannot be denied that Kohli the batsman has been the backbone of RCB, his minimal results have often left to questions being raised about his leadership.</p>
<p>With RCB failing to cross the final line even this year, many believe that it is now high time to replace Kohli and find a new leader for the Bangalore franchise.</p>
<h3>Here are 3 names who could potentially lead RCB if Virat Kohli is sacked or asked to step down:</h3>
<h3>3. Joe Root</h3>
<figure id="attachment_438055" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-438055" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-438055" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-3.jpg" alt="Joe Root" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-438055" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>An experienced player for the England team who can be a very good candidate for the leadership role, is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/joe-root-not-ready-to-put-himself-in-bracket-of-virat-kohli-kane-williamson-steve-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a>. Root has been successfully leading the England Test side and is a very cool and calm cricketer. When he entered the IPL 2018 auction it was expected that the teams looking for a captain would definitely bid for him. However, to everyone’s surprise, no team showed interest in him and he went unsold.</p>
<p>If he enters the next IPL auction he could be a great option for the Bangalore side considering he can help strengthen their middle order as well. RCB, in this season, struggled to find someone in the middle order who could lower the burden for Kohli and De Villiers. Joe Root could be a great candidate for that spot as he’s good at rotating the strike and can up the ante when required as well. Root has played 32 T20Is for England scoring 893 runs at an average of 35.72 and a strike rate of 126.31. These are decent numbers for a middle order batsman.</p>
<p>He had also scored 83 off 44 balls against South Africa in the 2016 T20 World Cup, helping England chase down a mammoth 230. It goes to show that he has the aggressive side as well. In terms of captaincy he has led England in 44 Test matches out of which they have won 23. His leadership will bring a fresh approach and can definitely help Bangalore win their first IPL title.</p>
<h3>2. Aaron Finch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452506" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452506" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452506" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aaron-Finch-1.jpg" alt="Aaron Finch" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452506" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Australian limited overs skipper, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-rcbs-aaron-finch-spotted-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-match-vs-rr-video-viral/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Aaron Finch</strong></a> needs no introduction. He is one of the best T20 batsmen going around. His IPL record may not be the best but he has been an absolute beast at the international level. In 64 T20Is he has scored 2114 runs at an average of 38.44 and a strike rate of 154.65. He has two T20I hundreds which shows that he has the ability to play the long innings.</p>
<p>When he was picked by RCB for the 2020 season, fans were pleased with his addition. It was expected that he will not only add might to their batting, but also be a crucial member of the leadership group. However, despite being given a long rope, Finch could just not find form this year. He was out of sorts and eventually had to be dropped. Although, he did make a comeback in the eliminator, he was evidently struggling to time the ball.</p>
<p>If Virat Kohli is sacked, the Aussie would surely be in contention for the captaincy role. He is bound to do better in India. The Bangalore conditions would suit Finch the batsman, and if he regains confidence with the bat, he is surely going to be able to lead from the front. He has led Australia in 37 T20Is out of which they have won 19. He also led Melbourne Renegades to their maiden BBL title in the 2018-2019 season. He is a seasoned campaigner, and with all the experience he has of leading sides, he could just be the perfect man to lead RCB.</p>
<h3>1. AB de Villiers</h3>
<figure id="attachment_456562" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-456562" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-456562" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/AB-de-Villiers-celebration.jpg" alt="AB de Villiers celebration" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-456562" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers celebration. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>When you think of Royal Challengers Bangalore there are two names that always strike you. Virat Kohli and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rcbs-over-reliance-on-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-has-to-change-brian-lara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AB de Villiers</strong></a>. While the former has been there since 2008, De Villers has been an integral part of the side since 2011. The franchise means a lot to him and has given his blood, sweat and tears to the team for a decade. He is perhaps the only one as passionate about the franchise as Virat.</p>
<p>Therefore, if Kohli steps down, his partner could be the ideal candidate to take up the role. He has led South Africa in the past and therefore, does have plenty of captaincy experience. Also, another important factor that could tip the scales in Ab&#8217;s favour is the fact that he shares a strong bond with the Indian skipper. A strong character like the Kohli would surely not be easy to captain at this point in his career.</p>
<p>But because Virat has immense respect and admiration for de Villiers, it makes his job much easier. With De Villiers taking over, the change in captaincy would be seamless and help retain a positive atmosphere within the team. Although a lot is going in De Villiers&#8217; favour, he does not have the best T20I captaincy record as he has led his side in 18 games out of which they have won only eight.</p>
<p>Also, captaincy may not be a burden he wants to take up at this point in his career. But, even though there are a few matters of concern, ABD seems like the prime contender who could replace Virat Kohli.</p>

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