Rajat Patidar named RCB captain

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,
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.
Cricket-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. Speculation was rife that former India captain Virat Kohli would return as the captain of the side he led from 2013-21 before du Plessis took over.
Who is Rajat Patidar? RCB make surprise captaincy choice before IPL 2025
Patidar represents Madhya Pradesh in the domestic circuit and has emerged as a middle-order enforcer for RCB in the last few years.
Full list of RCB captains in the IPL
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.
RCB's new skipper Rajat Patidar receives backing from Andy Flower
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Meanwhile, the strategic decision has received strong backing from RCB's head coach, Andy Flower.
Rajat Patidar's First Words After Being Named New RCB Captain, Credits Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar has taken over as RCB skipper from Faf Du Plessis, who was released ahead of last year's mega auction.
Meet RCB's New Captain, Rajat Patidar
He amassed 395 runs in IPL 2024 and this breakout season earned him a lucrative Rs 11 crore (Rs 110 million) contract, making him one of three players RCB retained alongside Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal.
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.
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.
Big News: Not Virat Kohli, RCB announce 31-year-old as their new captain for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar was one of the players retained by RCB prior to the auction. He has a decent track record as a captain, having led Madhya Pradesh in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
ESPNcricinfo on MSN2h
RCB's title defence hit by player unavailability and injury concerns
RCB have been hit by player unavailability and injury concerns heading into the season. Sophie Devine is on a break, left-arm ...
RCB Team 2025 Players List, Price: Check Complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad and Overview
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up for another thrilling season in IPL 2025 with an impressive mix of ...
Asian News International on MSN20h
"I was in Meerut...": RCB skipper Mandhana recalls her first custom made bat
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana revealed some unheard stories of his early cricketing days, ...