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,

Virat Kohli congratulated Rajat Patidar on being named RCB's new captain ahead of IPL 2025, assuring Patidar of full team support and urged fans to rally behind him for the upcoming season.

That's what Rajat Patidar is to Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower. He tried his best “not to embarrass” Patidar in describing his qualities, which practically convinced the RCB management to appoint him as their new captain ahead of IPL 2025.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming IPL season. Former captain Virat Kohli supports this decision wholeheartedly. Patidar's calmness and leadership aspirations impressed the RCB management.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025. This unexpected move defied the general expectation that former captain Virat Kohli would resume leadership,

Chennai Super Kings' post following Rajat Patidar's appointment as RCB's captain has raised eyebrows. While CSK didn't tag or mention RCB, the timing of the post was quite interesting. CSK are five-time IPL Champions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appoints Rajat Patidar as captain for the upcoming IPL season. Patidar, recognized for his impressive performance in domestic cricket, was retained by RCB and successfully captained Madhya Pradesh to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a bold move and decided to name Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the IPL 2025 season.

Rajat Patidar after being appointed RCB's new captain said that it's a great opportunity to learn from one of the best in cricket Virat Kohli