Rajat Patidar named RCB captain

Rajat Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025: Check out Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter’s captaincy record
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 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 expectation 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.
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RCB Captain Announcement highlights IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar becomes new skipper, Virat Kohli pledges total support
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21. Patidar was among RCB's retained players before last year's mega auction and has the experience of leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI).
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.
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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.
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Soon after the announcement, RCB released a video of Virat Kohli congratulating Rajat Patidar and pledging his support to the 31-year-old.
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RCB Captain Announcement IPL 2025 Highlights - Virat Kohli - Rajat Patidar - Krunal Pandya - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain - IPL 2025: Ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in November 2024, RCB retained Rajat Patidar for ₹11 crore,
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.
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As RCB brace for a new IPL season, they have announced a new skipper to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season. Here's all about Rajat Patidar.
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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
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