Cricket Captaincy News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
You've earned this, says Kohli in a message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar
New Delhi, Feb 13: Ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as their new captain. Former skipper, Virat Kohli expressed his admiration for Patidar's journey and assured him of his full backing.
'I told Mo before captaining RCB...': Patidar reveals leadership talks with team director
Bengaluru, Feb 13: Newly appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar revealed how he reacted when he was first asked to captain the franchise and said that he told the Director of Cricket Mo Bapat that before leading RCB, he'd like to have the captaincy of the state (Madhya Pradesh) team.
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.
'Intense Virat and relaxed Dhoni': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on captaincy era of India icons
New Delhi, February 12: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan untangled the characteristics that define and differentiate the captaincy of India's celebrated stars, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
One aspect of my captaincy....: Pant following appointment as LSG captain
Mumbai, January 20: Indian wicketkeeper-batter and newly-appointed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant opened up on his approach towards captaincy, saying that he is someone who wants to be proactive and gives freedom to his players to express themselves freely on the field.
Yuvraj Singh backs Rohit Sharma despite two consecutive Test series loses against New Zealand, Australia
New Delhi, January 17: Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh backed India skipper Rohit Sharma's leadership skills despite two consecutive series losses against New Zealand and Australia in Tests at home and away respectively.
Rohit Sharma to stay India's captain till ICC Champions Trophy, Bumrah being discussed as next skipper: Sources
Mumbai, January 12: Star batter Rohit Sharma will remain Indian captain till the ICC Champions Trophy this year, said sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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.
'I'm bit more relaxed now, it's going to be a cool tour', says Smith on his captaincy return
New Delhi, Jan 10: Veteran batter Steve Smith said he is feeling "bit more relaxed" about the chance to lead Australia for two Tests in Galle in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.