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,

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.

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.

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.

Soon after the announcement, RCB released a video of Virat Kohli congratulating Rajat Patidar and pledging his support to the 31-year-old.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to announce their captain for IPL 2025 on Thursday in Bengaluru. The name of the new captain could not be confirmed, but the frontrunner for the position is likely to be Virat Kohli,

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While many fans hoped for Virat Kohli to reclaim the captaincy after Faf du Plessis was released ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, RCB stated during the announcement that they were looking for a long-term leader.

Rajat Patridar has been named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, set to begin on March 21. Patidar will succeed South Africa’s Faf du Plessis,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have appointed Rajat Patidar as the new captain for IPL 2025, succeeding Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Kohli, who led RCB until 2022, reportedly declined the opportunity to return as captain,

One of the most popular franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced the rising India batter Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming (Indian Premier League) season. Notably, the Bangalore-based franchise revealed its major decision on Thursday,