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5 CAPTAINS WHO HAVE PLAYED UNDER IN IPL FOR RCB.

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Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history, joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008, making him the only player to play for one franchise in every season.

 Kohli

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Virat Kohli has played under five different captains in the IPL, including Royal Challengers Bangalore, who only played one final under him.

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Prior to the 2008 IPL, Rahul Dravid was the team's iconic player and was granted captaincy. In the IPL, Dravid was the first captain to guide Virat Kohli. RCB was led by Dravid in the 2008 IPL. RCB finished the season with just 4 victories.

DRAVID

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Rahul Dravid, former RCB captain, played for Rajasthan Royals from IPL 2011 to 2013 after being released before the IPL 2009 mega-auction.

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Kevin Pietersen, who captained RCB in IPL 2009, managed only two wins and remained with the Bengaluru-based franchise until IPL 2010.

PIETERSEN

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Anil Kumble replaced Kevin Pietersen as RCB's captain in IPL 2009, leading the team to the final, despite supporting Virat Kohli, but losing to Deccan Chargers.

KUMBLE

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Anil Kumble, a legendary spinner, led RCB in IPL 2010, finishing with 19 wins from 35 matches. He became chief mentor in 2011 and moved to Mumbai Indians in 2013.

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In the 2011 and 2012 IPL, Daniel Vettori led RCB. In 28 games played under him, RCB managed 15 victories. Following his retirement, Vettori became a coach for RCB. Following the 2018 IPL, he lost his job.

VETTORI

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After joining Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 mega-auction, Faf du Plessis was chosen captain of the team. He guided RCB to the IPL 2022 second round. Virat Kohli plays for RCB under du Plessis's direction.

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When Faf du Plessis is not available, Virat Kohli, a member of the leadership group, takes charge of the team. Due to a rib ailment, du Plessis only participated in a few IPL 2023 games as an Impact Player. In his absence, the team was headed by Kohli.

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