#2 AB de Villiers
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Another one of RCB's stalwarts, AB de Villiers has become synonymous with the RCB setup and can be the next person to take over the mantle of leading the side if his good friend Kohli decides to step down.
AB has led South Africa with aplomb in all the three formats and there is no reason why this cannot continue, with RCB. Also, added responsibility could well elevate his own batting form which would help him get back to winning matches for his side.
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Edited by Arvind Sriram