Badrinath Polls Fans On IPL Captains: Who’s Leading The Pack This Season?

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath has sparked an engaging debate among cricket fans by asking them to identify the most impressive captain in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

In his recent Instagram post, Badrinath shared an image featuring ten IPL team captains and posed the question, “Which Captain has impressed you the most this season so far?” The post includes the hashtags #CricItWithBadri, #IPL, #IPL2025, and #Cricket, inviting fans to share their opinions on leadership performances in the tournament.

The image displayed in the post shows portraits of all current IPL team captains: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings), Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians), Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders), Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad), KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants), Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans), Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals), Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals), and Shikhar Dhawan (Punjab Kings).

Who Is Subramaniam Badrinath?

For those unfamiliar with Badrinath, he is a former Indian cricketer who represented India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He was also a key member of the Chennai Super Kings during their early years in the IPL, contributing significantly to the team’s success. After retiring from professional cricket, Badrinath transitioned into cricket commentary and analysis, where he has built a strong following.

Badrinath had an illustrious domestic career, particularly for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. Born on August 30, 1980, in Madras (now Chennai), he was known for his technical batting skills and reliable middle-order presence. His international career included 2 Test matches, 7 ODIs, and 1 T20I for India.

The Captaincy Debate

The timing of Badrinath’s captaincy poll is particularly interesting as the IPL 2025 season has seen several captains making strategic decisions that have significantly impacted their team’s performances. With the tournament progressing into its crucial middle phase, leadership has become a key talking point among cricket analysts and fans.

Some captains like Shreyas Iyer of KKR have been praised for their tactical acumen and ability to extract the best from their teams. Others like Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans have been under scrutiny for their relatively inexperienced leadership in high-pressure situations.

As the IPL 2025 continues to unfold, Badrinath’s insights on captaincy and team strategies will likely remain a valuable resource for fans looking to understand the tactical dimensions of the game. His captaincy poll not only engages fans but also highlights the importance of leadership in T20 cricket’s most competitive league.

Trivia

Subramaniam Badrinath was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in 2011-12, where he played in the Test series.

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