IPL 2022: Weight of captaincy removed, a stress-free Kohli could be dangerous news for opposition, says RCB teammate Maxwell
3 years ago

IPL 2022: Weight of captaincy removed, a stress-free Kohli could be dangerous news for opposition, says RCB teammate Maxwell

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Maxwell feels that Kohli now is no longer the “in-your face” aggressive cricketer that he used to be and that has been pleasantly surprising. New Delhi: Virat Kohli nowadays looks “stress free” without the burden of captaincy weighing him down, a dangerous sign for the opposition teams in the upcoming IPL, feels Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Glenn Maxwell. It might have been something that’s been weighing him down for a while and now that he’s been able to release it, it might be dangerous news for opposition teams,” Maxwell told RCB Podcast. But to play with him and have really good conversations about the game, I’ve really enjoyed that.” Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here.

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Virat Kohli really pushes you in the nets: Josh Hazlewood on bowling to RCB legend
4 hours, 32 minutes ago

Virat Kohli really pushes you in the nets: Josh Hazlewood on bowling to RCB legend

India Today  

Josh Hazlewood spoke about training alongside Virat Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the Indian Premier League. Hazlewood, who joined RCB for Rs 12.5 crore in last year’s mega auction in Jeddah, mentioned that watching Kohli train with such intensity motivates players to push themselves harder. ‘Kohli is a huge wicket for us’ Since first playing against Australia in …

Virat Kohli has been a mentor to the cricket community: PBKS star Marcus Stoinis
1 day, 15 hours ago

Virat Kohli has been a mentor to the cricket community: PBKS star Marcus Stoinis

India Today  

Australia all-rounder and Punjab Kings star Marcus Stoinis has heaped praise on India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli, hailing him as an inspiration not just for Indian cricketers but for the entire global cricketing community. While speaking to PTI after PBKS's win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, Stoinis revealed how their bond traces back to a mutual friend …

Rajat Patidar reflects on captaincy debut, calls Virat Kohli ‘one of the greatest’ after RCB’s 7 wicket win in Kolkata
4 days, 13 hours ago

Rajat Patidar reflects on captaincy debut, calls Virat Kohli ‘one of the greatest’ after RCB’s 7 wicket win in Kolkata

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a dominating win aagainst defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets at the Eden Gardens stadium on Saturday. After the match, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar opened up about the pressures captaining the fan favourite franchise and captaining Virat Kohli. Great opportunity to learn from Virat Kohli, says Patidar: Speaking at the post-match presentation, Patidar talked …

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'
4 days, 18 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'

Firstpost  

In the IPL 2025 opener, RCB secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over KKR. RCB captain Rajat Patidar expressed his excitement about leading the team and praised the contributions of star players like Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya. Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood stepped up with brilliant performances to see their team start the IPL …

IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB
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5 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders’ new captain, the experienced Ajinkya Rahane, wasted no time proving his critics wrong, delivering a sensational batting performance in KKR’s IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Score and Updates Rahane’s aggressive strokeplay saw him dominate bowlers like Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, and even Yash Dayal—RCB’s more reliable pacer. …

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch
5 days, 21 hours ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch

India Today  

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch said that India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli doesn’t have to bat like Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Ahead of the upcoming season, Aaron Finch was asked if Kohli should bat in a similar manner like former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who’s been going after the bowling right …

Which version of Virat Kohli will IPL 2025 serve up?
6 days, 1 hour ago

Which version of Virat Kohli will IPL 2025 serve up?

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli on the field is orchestra conductor, puppet master, and director all rolled into one. Averages in T20 cricket can be misleading, but even so, looking at Kohli’s 2024 season as a whole would give an inaccurate picture. That dynamism at the top did two things: infuse RCB with an energy that meant they mounted the mother of all …

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser
6 days, 12 hours ago

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser

India Today  

Kolkata: The city is buzzing with excitement as the Indian Premier League 2025 season prepares to kick off with a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Kohli showcased his impressive batting skills by hitting four sixes in the nets, facing bowlers Liam Livingstone and Josh Hazelwood. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL …

IPL's coming of age after 18 years
1 week, 1 day ago

IPL's coming of age after 18 years

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: When the Indian Premier League made a big splash in the nation's consciousness in the Summer of 2008, one of the themes was readily identifiable. Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin and Suryakumar Yadav were or are legit captaincy material but team managements have gone for left-field choices, players who don't …

IPL 2025: What’s Rajat Patidar’s biggest challenge? AB de Villiers reveals RCB captain’s ‘insecurity’ & steps to combat
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: What’s Rajat Patidar’s biggest challenge? AB de Villiers reveals RCB captain’s ‘insecurity’ & steps to combat

Live Mint  

The biggest challenge for Rajat Patidar would be to battle with his own 'insecurities' as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025, felt former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. After Faf du Plessis left RCB last year, rumours were rife that Virat Kohli might return as the RCB skipper in IPL 2025. AB de Villiers, who …

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL
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1 week, 2 days ago

AB de Villiers shares views on Kohli's strike rate ahead of IPL

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: South African batting great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and continue controlling the game this season as RCB possess immense firepower with Phil Salt expected to ease the pressure on the Indian superstar. I don't think he's going to have to up his strike rate batting with Phil Salt," de Villiers …

“Use Virat Kohli’s experience, but stay true to who you are” - AB de Villiers’ advice for RCB captain Rajat Patidar
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1 week, 2 days ago

“Use Virat Kohli’s experience, but stay true to who you are” - AB de Villiers’ advice for RCB captain Rajat Patidar

The Hindu  

South Africa legend AB de Villiers feels Rajat Patidar’s biggest challenge while leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season will be dealing with insecurity. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli presents a shield to skipper Rajat Patidar during the RCB Unbox event at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. READ: Cricket’s inclusion in LA 28, …

Cricket-De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck
1 week, 2 days ago

Cricket-De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Cricket-De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck NEW DELHI, - Team balance and Virat Kohli's reassuring presence in the top order have convinced AB de Villiers that his former club Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win their maiden Indian Premier League title this year. "I really think they made some incredibly good moves in the auction," …

'Virat Kohli influenced by outside noise': AB de Villiers addresses RCB's elephant in the room ahead of IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

'Virat Kohli influenced by outside noise': AB de Villiers addresses RCB's elephant in the room ahead of IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

As the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League approaches, all eyes, as expected, are on Virat Kohli. AB de Villiers says Virat Kohli gets bothered by outside noise. AB de Villiers, the South African and RCB icon – and a close friend of Kohli – came out in his support, suggesting that the former India captain often faces undue …

RCB Unbox 2025: Virat Kohli makes mockery of Bhuvneshwar Kumar; wins battle against Liam Livingstone; watch viral video
1 week, 2 days ago

RCB Unbox 2025: Virat Kohli makes mockery of Bhuvneshwar Kumar; wins battle against Liam Livingstone; watch viral video

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli made mockery of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's throwing skills before winning the battle against Liam Livingstone during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Unbox event 2025 on Monday, the video of which went viral on social media. In the video, Virat Kohli and his RCB teammates were throwing sponge balls towards the stands after their first official training session during the RCB …

Phil Salt hits Virat Kohli on head as RCB stars banter ahead of IPL 2025: ‘He literally got whiplashed looking…’
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1 week, 2 days ago

Phil Salt hits Virat Kohli on head as RCB stars banter ahead of IPL 2025: ‘He literally got whiplashed looking…’

Hindustan Times  

The new season of IPL is about to kickstart, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli has already started getting along with the new recruits at the franchise. RCB have now recruited an almost fresh squad for the IPL 2025 with three retentions from last season - Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. Kohli, the senior-most player in the squad, …

IPL Multiverse: What if Virat Kohli was signed by Delhi Capitals in 2008
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL Multiverse: What if Virat Kohli was signed by Delhi Capitals in 2008

India Today  

Well, most of us have come to know about the multiverse through the Marvel movies in recent times. Kohli the captain leads Delhi Another pretty easy one we will get out of the way is that Kohli would eventually become the skipper of the Delhi franchise. 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Kohli makes Delhi playoff contenders …

Virat Kohli: Rajat Patidar will lead RCB for a long time
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli: Rajat Patidar will lead RCB for a long time

The Hindu  

Indian superstar Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to lead the side for a long time. He has got everything that is required,” Kohli said in his address to RCB’s loyal fans at the team’s Unbox event on Monday. READ: IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals announces Faf du Plessis as vice-captain RCB have never won the …

From Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy feat to Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's milestones: How IPL 2025 is shaping to be historic
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

From Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy feat to Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's milestones: How IPL 2025 is shaping to be historic

Hindustan Times  

With each passing season, the tournament evolves, setting new benchmarks both on and off the field. While seasoned veterans like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are set to achieve incredible career milestones, young talents are stepping onto the grand stage for the first time. Meanwhile, regulatory changes, including a shift to ICC’s code of conduct and a ban on tobacco …

Why Virat Kohli declined RCB captaincy for IPL 2025? Jitesh Sharma makes big reveal before KKR clash
1 week, 3 days ago

Why Virat Kohli declined RCB captaincy for IPL 2025? Jitesh Sharma makes big reveal before KKR clash

Live Mint  

After the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took place in Saudi Arabia last year in November, one of the pertinent questions that arose was who would lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who was signed by RCB during IPL 2025 mega auction, revealed what might have transpired for Virat Kohli …

Virat Kohli's reason for declining RCB captaincy speculated ahead of IPL 2025: 'Got to know about Rajat Patidar when...'
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli's reason for declining RCB captaincy speculated ahead of IPL 2025: 'Got to know about Rajat Patidar when...'

Hindustan Times  

Rumours were rife that Virat Kohli is all set to return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, after the franchise failed to acquire a replacement for Faf du Plessis, who was released ahead of the mega auction. Virat Kohli was rumoured to return as RCB captain in IPL 2025 Speaking on the CricXtasy podcast ahead …

Virat Kohli makes heartwarming plea to RCB fans ahead of IPL 2025 season
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli makes heartwarming plea to RCB fans ahead of IPL 2025 season

India TV News  

Virat Kohli makes heartwarming plea to RCB fans ahead of IPL 2025 season Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli took centre stage and asked the fans to show some love for the new skipper Rajat Patidar ahead of the IPL 2025. The new season of the IPL kicks off with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers …

Virat Kohli will still snarl, swear, rage on field but his rejuvenated energy promises exciting couple of years at least
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1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli will still snarl, swear, rage on field but his rejuvenated energy promises exciting couple of years at least

Hindustan Times  

He came, he spoke, he charmed. It was the final act of the two-day RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit; from the time Saturday’s proceedings began, every pair of eyes kept darting quick looks at the watch to see when the hands would tick over to 4.00 pm. “I might not have an Australia tour again in me in four …

Virat Kohli reflects on criticism around aggressive on-field persona: ‘I don’t feel great about those things…’
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1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli reflects on criticism around aggressive on-field persona: ‘I don’t feel great about those things…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli got candid about a lot of issues in a recent interaction where he talked about his aggression and how it has waned over time. Kohli also admitted that his aggression has a tendency to go overboard, but his starting point has always been caring for his team. Speaking at the RCB Innovational Lab Indian Sports Summit, Kohli said, …

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli's brutal dig at broadcasters for focusing on his ‘favourite chole-bhature place’: ‘You can’t have that…’

Hindustan Times  

Team India maestro Virat Kohli took a brutal dig at cricket broadcasters for not talking about athletes' journeys and rather focusing on what he ate for lunch or his favourite cuisine. Kohli, one of the most influential personalities in India's sporting history, asserted that a lot of groundwork is happening in India to move it forward towards becoming a sporting …

Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma
1 week, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma feels that Virat Kohli did not want to captain the side in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Speaking on the CricXtasy podcast, Jitesh said that he had a hint that Rajat would become the captain of the franchise but got confirmation through the RCB social media post. Virat bhai did not …

Virat Kohli joins RCB in ‘DON’ style before IPL 2025; Watch Champions Trophy 2025 winner’s iconic entry in viral video
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli joins RCB in ‘DON’ style before IPL 2025; Watch Champions Trophy 2025 winner’s iconic entry in viral video

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru recreated the iconic dialogue from film Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don, for Virat Kohli's entry ahead of the upcoming season of Indian Premier League. Having won the Champions Trophy 2025 with the Indian team in Dubai last week, Virat Kohli took a couple of days rest before joining his RCB teammates on Saturday. In a video released by the …

Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of IPL 2025
1 week, 5 days ago

Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of the IPL 2025 season on Saturday, March 15. Kohli played a starring role in India's Champions Trophy triumph recently and is set for his 18th season with RCB in the IPL. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Kohli will be looking to lead RCB's charge …

Virat Kohli reveals his new hairstyle ahead of IPL 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli reveals his new hairstyle ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

India star Virat Kohli has revealed a stylish new side fade hairstyle ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, where he will aim to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their long-awaited maiden IPL title. The timing of this latest reveal adds to the anticipation surrounding IPL 2025, which marks the league’s 18th season a number closely linked to Kohli, …

Virat Kohli gives candid retirement talk after winning Champions Trophy 2025: ‘When we are finally done…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli gives candid retirement talk after winning Champions Trophy 2025: ‘When we are finally done…’

Live Mint  

India's two most experienced players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma formed the backbone of Men in Blue during their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. However, Kohli did talk about retirement from ODI cricket and what kind of legacy he eventually wants to leave behind for the younger generation after the Champions Trophy 2025 win. Virat Kohli during Champions Trophy: Coming into …

‘London flight is going to leave soon’: Virat Kohli’s early dismissal for 1 in Champions Trophy final sparks meme fest
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘London flight is going to leave soon’: Virat Kohli’s early dismissal for 1 in Champions Trophy final sparks meme fest

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli’s early dismissal in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand sent shockwaves across social media, sparking a mix of criticism, disappointment, and support from fans. One user lamented, “Virat, your getting out broke me so much that now I don’t feel like watching the match.” Another echoed similar sentiments, calling it “Saddening, absolutely saddening.” Reflecting on …

Virat Kohli turns Rohit Sharma’s captain in Champions Trophy 2025 final, India get rewarded in next over: Watch video
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Virat Kohli turns Rohit Sharma’s captain in Champions Trophy 2025 final, India get rewarded in next over: Watch video

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli turned his captaincy hat on during the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai, the video of which went viral on social media. Earlier, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. New Zealand made one change, bringing in Nathan Smith for …

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kohli Set For Another Landmark After Roaring Back to Form

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after silencing doubts over his form and future with a match-winning Champions Trophy century. Called "King Kohli" for his prolific run-scoring, the batsman went through an extended lean patch with speculation swirling that he and skipper Rohit Sharma could soon …

'When someone needs you...': Dhoni on being 'the only one to reach out' to Virat Kohli during his lean phase
1 month ago

'When someone needs you...': Dhoni on being 'the only one to reach out' to Virat Kohli during his lean phase

India TV News  

'When someone needs you. ': Dhoni on being 'the only one to reach out' to Virat Kohli during his lean phase Former India captain Virat Kohli underwent a low phase during early to mid-2022 when he lost his captainship across formats and wasn't able to score runs either in the IPL or for the national side and had revealed later …

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’
1 month ago

Virat Kohli backed to play 2-3 more years, add 10-15 centuries: Former India star says ‘he chose his moment’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Virat Kohli roared back to form on Sunday as he hit his 51st international ODI centruy againt arch rivals Pakistan during a Champions Trophy 2025 match. After the century Kohli has received piles of support from former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Siddhu who said that the batsman will play for the next 2-3 years and score at …

RCB didn't want to put pressure on Virat Kohli by making him captain: Sanjay Manjrekar
1 month, 1 week ago

RCB didn't want to put pressure on Virat Kohli by making him captain: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned that Royal Challengers Bengaluru didn’t want to put pressure on Virat Kohli by making him captain for the Indian Premier League 2025. They didn't want to put pressure on Virat Kohli by giving him the responsibility of captaincy. Kohli, Rohit big brands Manjrekar said that Kohli along with Rohit Sharma would be at their very …

Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy to focus on batting: Kris Srikkanth
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy to focus on batting: Kris Srikkanth

India Today  

Indian cricket legend Kris Srikkanth believes that Virat Kohli himself would have chosen not to return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, prioritising his batting for the upcoming IPL season. Srikkanth also lauded RCB’s decision to appoint Rajat Patidar as their new skipper, citing reduced expectations on the 31-year-old as a positive factor for his leadership. During the official …

RCB team director explains why IPL franchise did not go for captaincy options Rahul, Iyer or Pant in auction
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1 month, 1 week ago

RCB team director explains why IPL franchise did not go for captaincy options Rahul, Iyer or Pant in auction

Firstpost  

RCB could have gone after captaincy options like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer or Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 auction, however, they did not land any one of them. RCB team director Mo Bobat has now explained the auction strategy and the decision to make Rajat Patidar the new captain. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul were some of …

What led RCB to drop Virat Kohli as captaincy ‘option’ for IPL 2025 and pick Rajat Patidar? What happened in Ahmedabad?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What led RCB to drop Virat Kohli as captaincy ‘option’ for IPL 2025 and pick Rajat Patidar? What happened in Ahmedabad?

Live Mint  

Ever since Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian Premier League, a debate has emerged over who will take up the captaincy, especially after the franchise released Faf du Plessis. Three months later, the baton was finally passed on when RCB announced Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar as their new skipper at …

Virat Kohli's message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar: You've earned this
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli's message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar: You've earned this

India Today  

Virat Kohli sent a heartfelt message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar, claiming that he had earned the right to be named as the skipper of the franchise. RCB captaincy live updates Virat Kohli's message to Rajat Patidar "Rajat, firstly, I want to congratulate you, wish you all the very best, and to tell you that the way you have …

Virat Kohli applauds Rajat Patidar on becoming RCB’s new captain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli applauds Rajat Patidar on becoming RCB’s new captain

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli congratulated Rajat Patidar on becoming Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new captain on Thursday, in a video posted by the IPL side on social media. Kohli had a nine-year spell in the helm of the team, before he stepped down from the role, which was filled by Faf du Plessis for the last three seasons. RCB Director of Cricket, Mo …

Not Kohli: RCB appoints this Indian player as captain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not Kohli: RCB appoints this Indian player as captain

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: 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 and Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 31-year-old, who signed up with the franchise in 2022, …

Rajat Patidar, not Virat Kohli, named RCB captain for IPL 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajat Patidar, not Virat Kohli, named RCB captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Rajat Patidar has been confirmed as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 edition. Rajat Patidar is the new captain of RCB for IPL 2025 "I think it is a great opportunity for me to learn from one of the best in cricket. Rajat Patidar's record with RCB Patidar has played 27 matches for RCB …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar frontrunners for RCB captaincy role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar frontrunners for RCB captaincy role

India Today  

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to announce its captain for the upcoming season on Thursday with star batter Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar being the frontrunners for the position. The 36-year-old has led RCB in 143 matches, the second-longest stint as captain after the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings. In 2016, Kohli led the franchise …

Virat Kohli wishes Rajat Patidar following captaincy announcement
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli wishes Rajat Patidar following captaincy announcement

India TV News  

Royal Challenger Bengaluru made the huge announcement and revealed star batter Rajat Patidar as their new skipper for the IPL 2025. The franchise made the announcement on Thursday, February 13, at an event attended by team director Mo Bobat, head coach Andy Flower, and Patidar. As a part of the announcement, RCB prepared a video package to unveil Patidar as …

IPL 2025: Did Virat Kohli say no to returning as RCB captain?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Did Virat Kohli say no to returning as RCB captain?

India Today  

Contrary to expectations, Virat Kohli did not return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. However, the franchise confirmed that both Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were considered for the role after RCB decided not to retain former captain Faf du Plessis before the mega auction. Pundits and fans were hopeful that Virat Kohli would return to the …

Virat Kohli does not need captaincy to lead RCB: Mo Bobat explains Patidar call
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli does not need captaincy to lead RCB: Mo Bobat explains Patidar call

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s team director, Mo Bobat, clarified that despite Rajat Patidar being named the franchise’s new captain for IPL 2025, Virat Kohli will continue to play a crucial leadership role within the team. Many fans and former cricketers had expected Kohli to reclaim the leadership role after RCB parted ways with Faf du Plessis in the IPL 2025 mega …

RCB to announce captain on Feb 13: Is Virat Kohli taking up role in IPL 2025?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

RCB to announce captain on Feb 13: Is Virat Kohli taking up role in IPL 2025?

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will announce their new captain for the Indian Premier League 2025 on Thursday, February 13. After Virat Kohli stepped down as the skipper following the 2021 edition, Faf du Plessis led them in three seasons, winning 21 and losing as many out of 42 games. Although he couldn’t help RCB win a title, he stepped up with …

Virat Kohli, RCB teammate Livingstone engage in banter after LBW reprieve in 3rd ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, RCB teammate Livingstone engage in banter after LBW reprieve in 3rd ODI

India Today  

Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Liam Livingstone engaged in a light-hearted exchange amid intense on-field action during the third ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone pic.twitter.com/YOANKn4aJt — Spycricket24x7 February 12, 2025 Livingstone, who played for Punjab Kings in the last three Indian Premier League seasons, was bought …

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's Unmatched ICC Streak Under Threat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli's Unmatched ICC Streak Under Threat

ABP News  

Virat Kohli is facing a race against time to get back to his best, and the Indian veteran's road to comeback has hit a huge roadblock, as the right-handed batter sustained an injury in his right knee, which ruled him out of the 1st ODI against England in Nagpur. Team India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed it during the toss, and …

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