Dinesh Karthik to Faf du Plessis: TOP choices for new Royal Challengers Bangalore captain after Virat Kohli, in pics

Former India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik was bought by RCB at the IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 5.5 crore. Karthik has experience of leading Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 and 2019 season. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 11 crore. Maxwell is in line to become new RCB captain after Virat Kohli stepped down from the position after IPL 2021. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was one of the big buys for RCB at IPL 2022 mega auction for Rs 7 crore. He has a wealth of experience including being multiple-time champion with MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)

Royal Challengers Bangalore spent Rs 88.45 crore in buying and retaining 22 players for the upcoming IPL 2022. (Source: Twitter)

Virat Kohli was the most expensive retention by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 15 crore. Kohli announced mid-way through IPL 2021 that the previous season will be his last as the RCB skipper. (Source: Twitter)