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Virat Kohli said that the constant spotlight and judging led to him taking the call to relinquish Royal Challengers Bengaluru captaincy.

Virat Kohli has led RCB in 143 games.

Kohli-led RCB reached the final in IPL 2021.

Kohli is the only player to play for one franchise for 18 IPL seasons.

Virat Kohli

'It got very, very tough on me...': Virat Kohli reveals why he took the decision to leave RCB captaincy during IPL 2021

Former Indian pacer Varun Aaron wants Delhi Capitals to stop using KL Rahul in the middle-order and promote him as opener. 

KL Rahul opened against CSK and scored 77 runs.

KL Rahul is Delhi Capitals' leading run-scorer in IPL 2025.

Delhi Capitals' top-order has not been consistent. 

Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Axar Patel, KL Rahul

'Send KL Rahul to open. He is going to solve all your problems': Gujarat Titans' IPL-winning pacer's advice to Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel

MI vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Rain threat looms large in Mumbai. Pace bowlers will get enough help from the conditions. 

Kagiso Rabada is expected to walk back into the side considering conditions in Mumbai.

Corbin Bosch may be preferred over Mitchell Santner. 

Both teams are unlikely to tinker with the batting lineup.

Kagiso Rabada

MI vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Rabada to return after serving ban for drug use, Hardik may have to choose between 2 overseas all-rounders

Shane Watson did not seem pleased with Delhi Capitals' decision to send Karun Nair to open alongside Faf du Plessis against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Karun Nair has scored 65 runs from last 6 innings.

Nair departed for a golden duck against SRH.

Delhi Capitals lost half the side for 29 runs  in the 8th over against SRH.

Kevin Pietersen, Shane Watson, Karun Nair

'I nearly fell off my chair when I saw Karun Nair walk out to open': Ex-DC assistant coach Shane Watson bashes team management after collapse vs SRH

IPL 2025: RCB opener Virat Kohli improved his strike rate in the ongoing season with a blazing 33-ball 62 against CSK at home. 

Virat Kohli's strike rate in the ongoing season is lower than the previous edition.

Kohli improved his strike rate with a quickfire fifty vs CSK.

AB de Villiers said that he remembers everyone who criticised Kohli's strike rate.

AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli

'I want to tell all of you media people, I haven't forgotten... Eat that': AB de Villiers slams Virat Kohli's strike rate critics

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