Rajat Patidar named RCB captain

Why did Virat Kohli not reclaim RCB's captaincy ahead of IPL 2025? Team director Mo Bobat explains Rajat Patidar's appointment
Speaking about the decision at Bengaluru announcement event, Bobat emphasized how Kohli's leadership has always been crucial to RCB.
Rajat Patidar appointed new RCB captain for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025, which begins on March 21. The development was contrary to wide speculation that Virat Kohli would lead RCB again after they did not retain Faf du Plessis,
Rajat Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025: Check out Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter’s captaincy record
RCB have appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain for IPL 2025, despite speculation that Virat Kohli would return to the role after Faf du Plessis’ departure. This is Patidar’s first time as an IPL captain.
Patidar succeeds du Plessis as RCB captain for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar was named as the new Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, succeeding South African Faf du Plessis in the role.
RCB captain announcement, IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar appointed skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru
With five weeks to go to the start of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (
RCB name Patidar captain for 2025 IPL
Patidar, 31, has played for RCB for three seasons. He has played three Tests and one one-day international for India. He also captains his state Madhya Pradesh in white-ball cricket but has not previously taken charge in the IPL.
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RCB Captain Announcement highlights IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar becomes new skipper, Virat Kohli pledges total support
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21. Patidar was among RCB's retained players before last year's mega auction and has the experience of leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI).
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Virat Kohli holds the record for leading RCB in the most IPL games. He first captained the team in 2011 in Vettori’s absence and was appointed as the full-time captain in the 2013 season.
Virat Kohli doesn't need captaincy title to lead: RCB director ahead of IPL 2025 season
Soon after the announcement, RCB released a video of Virat Kohli congratulating Rajat Patidar and pledging his support to the 31-year-old.
Rajat Patidar: Steering RCB into a New Era as IPL 2025 Captain
Rajat Patidar steps into the role of captain for Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. Revered for his tactical prowess and impressive batting, Patidar aims to lead the team to its first IPL victory.
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli backs Rajat Patidar as RCB's captain
Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made by Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower.
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