Cricket Captaincy News - Latest Updates & Headlines

IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready for KKR captaincy, calls it 'just a tag'

New Delhi, Feb 25: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is willing to accept the leadership role at defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) for the IPL 2025 season. Venkatesh, who joined the franchise for Rs 23.75 crore at last year's mega auction, feels that captaincy is "just a tag" as any player can contribute to the team's cause. KKR and Delhi Capitals are the only two sides to not name their captains for the IPL 2025, set to commence on March 22 with a clash between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra backs Axar Patel to lead Delhi Capitals

New Delhi, Feb 14: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has identified three potential candidates for the Delhi Capitals captaincy role - Axar Patel, KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis - in the IPL 2025. He believes Axar could be the frontrunner given his recent rise in stature within Indian cricket.

We are right behind you: Virat Kohli backs Rajat Patidar as RCB's new captain

New Delhi, February 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has entered a new chapter as Rajat Patidar has been named the franchise's captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement has been met with strong support from former RCB captain Virat Kohli, who expressed his confidence in Patidar's leadership.

Any chance I get to take over is good fun: Steve Smith ready to lead in Sri Lanka

Sydney, January 10: Steve Smith, Australia's former full-time Test captain, believes he has evolved into a more relaxed leader over the years and feels ready to guide a rejuvenated squad during their tour of Sri Lanka. With Pat Cummins on paternity leave, Smith will lead Australia in two Tests at Galle, bringing his wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the subcontinent's challenging conditions.