Published: Feb 13, 2025, 01:47 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 13, 2025, 01:47 PM (IST)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) named Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), set to begin March 21. RCB made this announcement on February 13 at an event which was attended by head coach Andy Flower, team director Mo Bobat and the now captain Rajat Patidar.
As he got appointed, Rajat Patidar is now the eighth overall, as well as the fourth Indian player to have captained RCB in IPL till now. Before Rajat, RC was captained by notable names such as Rahul Dravid, Daniel Vettori, Shane Watson, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble.
After the announcement, former RCB captain Virat Kohli has reacted to Rajat becoming RCB’s brand new captain. He stated that all the other team members (Including himself) are behind Rajat, adding that the way Rajat has shown growth in performance in the franchise, he has won peoples’ hearts.
“Myself and the other team members will be right behind you, Rajat. The way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you’ve made a place in the hearts of all RCB fans. This is very well deserved,” Kohli said in a video shared by RCB on X.
Rajat Patidar was one of the three players retained before the 2025 IPL mega auction, and holds a decent record when it comes to leadership. His leadership is of a strong position, as he led Madhya Pradesh to the final in both Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
