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,

Royal Challengers Bangalore surprised many by announcing star India batter Rajat Patidar as their fourth Indian skipper on February 13. While many had expected Virat Kohli to be the obvious choice after Faf du Plessis' departure,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

RCB's think tank has made a bold move by appointing Rajat Patidar as the new captain for the Bengaluru team, despite his relative inexperience in leadership roles. The decision, endorsed by Virat Kohli and facilitated by his recent leadership success with Madhya Pradesh,

However, there was no doubt that he was in the race for the leadership role. After all, he has been backed by the think tank through thick and thin. Acquired at his base

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,

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 takes charge as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain for the IPL 2025 season. Praised by coach Andy Flower for his calm and patient demeanor, Patidar is expected to lead RCB to victory with his strategic prowess and batting expertise.