August 10, 2022 14:28 (IST)

RCB names Faf du Plessis as skipper for next season
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has named South African cricketer Faf du Plessis ahead of the Indian Premier League next season.
"The Leader of the Pride is here! Captain of RCB," the club tweeted.
“Happy to pass on the baton to Faf! Excited to partner with him and play under him” - A message from @imVkohli for our new captain @faf1307. 🤩#PlayBold #RCBUnbox #UnboxTheBold #ForOur12thMan #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/lHMClDAZox
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 12, 2022
Faf replaced former Indian skipper Virat Kohli.
Kohli left the captaincy of RCB after last year's season in the UAE.
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