Possible replacements in Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

The poor performance of teams like Mumbai and Gujarat in IPL 2024 made everyone tick. Now there are reports that there could be a big change in the captaincy of the teams in the coming season. Mega-auction is going to be held this year for IPL 2025. Before that BCCI will issue rules regarding retention of players. The board has spoken to all 10 franchisees, but no final decision has been taken yet. This time there will be many big changes due to mega auction. Last year, Mumbai Indians made Hardik Pandya the captain in place of Rohit Sharma. The team performed poorly and finished 10th. Even so, it seemed that the franchise would continue to believe in Hardik, but that all changed in the last few days.
Suryakumar Yadav has become India's captain in T20. In this situation, his claim will also be strengthened. Now it remains to be seen who the franchise drops from the team this time. If Hardik is retained as captain, one of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah may have to be dropped. Suryakumar can become Mumbai's captain if Hardik's card is cut.

Like Delhi Capitals, the Lucknow Super Giants team is also thinking about changing the captain. Lucknow captain KL Rahul may quit the team. He can join any other team. The relationship between the franchise and Rahul is no longer the same. Last season, there was a heated argument between team owner Sanjiv Goenka and Rahul on the field itself. His video went viral. Lucknow are eyeing Rohit Sharma. If the Mumbai team does not retain Rahul, then Lucknow can spend a lot of money to buy Rohit.

According to reports, the Delhi Capitals franchise is not happy with Rishabh Pant. The team is considering whether to retain Pant or not. However, Pant has got the support of team director Sourav Ganguly. He is supporting Pant as captain. Now it remains to be seen whether the Delhi team keeps Pant as the captain or drops him. Like Lucknow, the Delhi franchise also likes Rohit Sharma a lot. Now it remains to be seen whether the hitman will be able to play for Delhi or not.

Royal Challengers Bangalore may enter with a new captain this time. The team could not win the trophy even under the captaincy of Faf Duplessis. The franchise may go after the Indian captain. In such a situation, KL Rahul is the best option for the team. He also hails from Karnataka and has previously played for RCB. He also has a good relationship with Virat Kohli.

According to reports, the Chennai Super Kings franchise has been after Rishabh Pant for quite some time. He is on the team's radar. If Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides not to play next season, the team will consider Rishabh Pant's inclusion. The franchise has always eyed the country's top wicketkeeper.