MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are the faces of the Indian Premier League (IPL), who have given cricket fans some unforgettable moments, but after dominating for more than a decade, it’s time for the younger generation to come and carry forward the same legacy.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the two most successful teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL); they have won five titles so far under the leadership of MS Dhoni for CSK and Rohit Sharma for MI. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their first title last year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill, currently the one of the most consistent young batters in world cricket, is playing exceptional cricket and showing signs of greatness that Virat & Rohit used to show. He is the captain of the Gujarat Titans and has proved to everyone that he can handle pressure and responsibility.
Gill’s ability to score runs across all formats and play big innings makes him the new generation star player of Indian Cricket. Many experts believe that Gill could lead the Indian Premier League in the coming years.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey has been inspiring for many players. He is known for his fearless batting and ability to dominate the quality bowling attacks. With age on his side and consistent performances for the Rajasthan Royals, Jaiswal could be the next big brand of IPL.
Rajat Patidar
With Virat Kohli stepping aside, Rajat Patidar has taken over as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain. With just starting his captaincy journey, Patidar led RCB to a historic IPL 2025 title win. Fans see Patidar as the start of RCB’s long-awaited golden age.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
At Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Ruturaj Gaikwad has to carry forward the legacy of captain cool MS Dhoni, and it’s not going to be an easy task for this young player. He was appointed as Captain in IPL 2024. Gaikwad impressed everyone with his composed leadership, but form has been a concern.