Virat Kohli did not want to captain RCB, Rajat Patidar was best option: Jitesh Sharma
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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 want to captain the side," Jitesh Sharma said on the podcast. RCB IPL 2025: Full squad Virat Kohli | Rajat Patidar | Yash Dayal | Josh Hazlewood | Phil Salt | Jitesh Sharma | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Liam Livingstone | Rasikh Dar | Krunal Pandya | Suyash Sharma | Jacob Bethell | Tim David | Devdutt Padikkal | Romario Shepherd | Nuwan Thushara | Lungi Ngidi | Swapnil Singh | Manoj Bhandage | Swastik Chikara | Abhinandan Singh | Mohit Rathee Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: Mar 16, 2025

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Uthappa's big all-guns blazing prediction for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: ‘They’ll smash living daylights…'
23 hours, 46 minutes ago

Uthappa's big all-guns blazing prediction for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: ‘They’ll smash living daylights…'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has predicted that Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star Virat Kohli and Mumbai Indians' swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma will have a great IPL season in the 18th edition. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will enter the tournament with boosted morale after winning the Champions Trophy for India. Uthappa, who has played for both MI and RCB in …

Rajat Patidar on mission to end Virat Kohli, RCB fans' long wait: How Royal Challengers Bengaluru can fare in IPL 2025
1 day, 15 hours ago

Rajat Patidar on mission to end Virat Kohli, RCB fans' long wait: How Royal Challengers Bengaluru can fare in IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru raised a few eyebrows due to the names that they chose to first retain and then not really bid for in the 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction. Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar with teammate Virat Kohli and other players during a practice session ahead of the IPL 2025 tournament, at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, …

“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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2 days, 13 hours 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
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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," …

Phil Salt hits Virat Kohli on head as RCB stars banter ahead of IPL 2025: ‘He literally got whiplashed looking…’
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2 days, 22 hours 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
3 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
3 days, 8 hours 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 …

Virat Kohli makes bold prediction for 'amazing talent' Rajat Patidar: 'He's going to lead RCB for...'
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Virat Kohli makes bold prediction for 'amazing talent' Rajat Patidar: 'He's going to lead RCB for...'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli set the ball rolling for new Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar, saying the right-handed batter will lead the franchise for a long time in the Indian Premier League. Speaking at the RCB Unbox Event on Monday, Virat Kohli described Rajat Patidar as an “amazing talent” with a “great head on his shoulder.” The former RCB captain also …

Virat Kohli's reason for declining RCB captaincy speculated ahead of IPL 2025: 'Got to know about Rajat Patidar when...'
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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
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4 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 …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli addresses fans at RCB Unbox, makes special Rajat Patidar request
4 days ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli addresses fans at RCB Unbox, makes special Rajat Patidar request

India Today  

The Royal Challengers Bangalore conducted their Unboxing event on Monday, March 15, ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. During the proceedings, Virat Kohli addressed the RCB fans and made a special request. He has got everything that it requires," Virat Kohli said at the RCB Unbox event. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL …

'People think being India captain is difficult. Leading IPL franchise is tougher': Harbhajan's warning for RCB's Patidar
4 days, 11 hours ago

'People think being India captain is difficult. Leading IPL franchise is tougher': Harbhajan's warning for RCB's Patidar

Hindustan Times  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will kickstart a new era in IPL 2025, with Rajat Patidar taking over as captain. Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis as the side's skipper after the latter was released by the franchise ahead of the 2025 auction; it was speculated that Virat Kohli may return to the leadership role, but the legendary batter continues to stay …

Virat Kohli notices female fan's exceptional efforts despite being sidelined, makes her day with a special gesture
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Virat Kohli notices female fan's exceptional efforts despite being sidelined, makes her day with a special gesture

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli made extra efforts to make a female fan sidelined by security, which made her day. The fans came in numbers to catch a glimpse of the former RCB skipper, and one such female fan came with a painting of his but was sidelined due to security reasons. 'I'm not making any retirement announcements' …

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

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against England: What led to BCCI’s decision?

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma has reportedly been assured by the BCCI that he will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England. Rohit Sharma’s future as India’s Test captain has been a topic of speculation ever since the team’s defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year. Rohit gets extension to lead India in Tests However, according to a …

Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of IPL 2025
6 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
6 days, 19 hours 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, …

IPL 2025 Countdown | Can Patidar beat the odds and take RCB to the promised land?
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025 Countdown | Can Patidar beat the odds and take RCB to the promised land?

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sprang a surprise when untested Rajat Patidar was named as the captain for IPL 2025. Patidar, who became the Madhya Pradesh skipper just last year, now faces the unenviable task of guiding RCB to a maiden IPL trophy. For starters, Patidar needs to assert his authority and win his teammates over quickly, given that RCB Director of …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli show there is more than one way to answer retirement calls
1 week, 3 days ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli show there is more than one way to answer retirement calls

India Today  

“Koi future plan ni hai. This was Rohit Sharma's formal way of squashing all the retirement rumours around him after lifting the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March9. While many came to their defence, Rohit and Kohli decided it was best to answer things on the field. Many felt Rohit should hold back on his aggression a bit, especially in …

On This Day: RCB sign Virat Kohli in IPL U-19 draft after Delhi blunder
1 week, 3 days ago

On This Day: RCB sign Virat Kohli in IPL U-19 draft after Delhi blunder

India Today  

On this day in 2008, Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed Virat Kohli after the Delhi franchise made a blunder. Kohli was bought by RCB during the 2008 U-19 player draft as the Delhi batter rose to fame after his exploits with the Indian U-19 team at the U-19 World Cup in the same year. Kohli was also the captain of RCB …

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

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

New Captain Incoming? Rohit Sharma's Fate After Champions Trophy Final
1 week, 6 days ago

New Captain Incoming? Rohit Sharma's Fate After Champions Trophy Final

ABP News  

Rohit Sharma has already made history by leading Team India to the Champions Trophy 2025 final, becoming the only captain to guide his team to the title match of every ICC event. Reports suggest that the outcome of Sunday's IND vs NZ CT 2025 final could play a key role in determining his future as India's ODI captain. A senior …

Champions Trophy final set to decide Rohit Sharma’s cricketing future; Virat Kohli not a worry: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy final set to decide Rohit Sharma’s cricketing future; Virat Kohli not a worry: Report

Live Mint  

Rohit Sharma has led his team finely going throughout the Champions Trophy and has taken them to the final of marquee event. However, with age catching up the veteran batter and only two years left to go for the ODI World Cup, a major decision could be made by the BCCI regarding Rohit's captaincy based on the outcome of Champions …

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

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh
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1 month ago

Team India trains for first Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Gearing up for the finisher's role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. India skipper Rohit Sharma, who returned to form with a scintillating 119 in the second ODI against England, also looked sharp, practising late cuts and delicate …

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

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!
1 month ago

India's Test Vice-Captaincy: Who Will Be Captain Jasprit Bumrah's Deputy? Top Contenders Revealed!

ABP News  

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In light of these setbacks, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering removing Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain. After the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy, IPL 2025 will take place, followed by India's five-match Test series against England, starting on …

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

Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif
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1 month ago

Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif

India Today  

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif was shocked that Virat Kohli did not become the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. However, Kaif claimed that there was no way Kohli would not have played a part in the Madhya Pradesh batter becoming the captain, given he effectively runs the team. I thought Virat …

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 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 …

Virat Kohli wishes RCB for WPL title defence: Go out there and express yourself
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli wishes RCB for WPL title defence: Go out there and express yourself

India Today  

Virat Kohli sent his wishes for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the Women’s Premier League 2025. On Friday, February 14, Smriti Mandhana’s troops will begin their title defence against Ash Gardner’s Gujarat Giants at the newly-built Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB couldn’t qualify for the playoffs in 2023, but won the title last year after beating Delhi Capitals in the …

Rajat Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025: Check out Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter’s captaincy record
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajat Patidar to lead RCB in IPL 2025: Check out Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter’s captaincy record

Firstpost  

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. In a surprising turn of events, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have named Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Let’s check out Patidar’s captaincy record: Rajat Patidar’s captaincy …

Virat Kohli does not need a captaincy title to lead: RCB director Mo Bobat
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli does not need a captaincy title to lead: RCB director Mo Bobat

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli does not require the "captaincy title" to be in charge because of his natural penchant for leadership and it will benefit new skipper Rajat Patidar, reckons Mo Bobat, the team director of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But my point on Virat would be that Virat doesn't need a captaincy title to lead," Bobat said in a media interaction here. …

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

Who Is Rajat Patidar, RCB Captain In IPL 2025?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who Is Rajat Patidar, RCB Captain In IPL 2025?

ABP News  

Who Is Rajat Patidar? : Rajat Patridar has been named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season. While other names like Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya were also in the mix for RCB’s captaincy race, Patidar became the eighth RCB captain in IPL history. Born on June 1, 1983 in …

'I've tried to coach Rajat Patidar but he won't listen to me': RCB head coach Andy Flower on new captain's ‘steeliness’
1 month, 1 week ago

'I've tried to coach Rajat Patidar but he won't listen to me': RCB head coach Andy Flower on new captain's ‘steeliness’

Hindustan Times  

That's what Rajat Patidar is to Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower. He tried his best “not to embarrass” Patidar in describing his qualities, which practically convinced the RCB management to appoint him as their new captain ahead of IPL 2025. RCB management announced Rajat Patidar as their new captain Prior to Thursday's announcement, there was some speculation about …

’Virat Kohli’s experience and ideas will definitely help’: Rajat Patidar after becoming new RCB captain for IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

’Virat Kohli’s experience and ideas will definitely help’: Rajat Patidar after becoming new RCB captain for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Rajat Patidar admitted that inputs from Virat Kohli will surely help him after the Madhya Pradesh batter was appointed as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The 31-year-old Rajat Patidar was among RCB's retained players before IPL 2025 mega auction and led his state Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq …

Virat Kohli's message to new RCB captain Rajat Patidar: You've earned this
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

RCB captain announcement: Rajat Patidar to lead RCB for IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

RCB captain announcement: Rajat Patidar to lead RCB for IPL 2025

The Hindu  

Royal Challenger’s Bangalore named Rajat Patidar as its new captain for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season on Thursday. Former RCB skipper and star batsman Virat Kohli in a video message on X said, “Myself and the other team members will be right behind you.” 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬! "… pic.twitter.com/dgjDLm8ZCN — Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 13, 2025 “The way …

Not Kohli: RCB appoints this Indian player as captain
1 month, 1 week 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, …

RCB announce Rajat Patidar as new skipper for IPL 2025
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1 month, 1 week ago

RCB announce Rajat Patidar as new skipper for IPL 2025

India TV News  

The stage is set for the new season of the IPL 2025. Ahead of the new season, it was recently announced that Royal Challengers Bengaluru would be revealing their skipper for the IPL 2025. However, all the reports have been put to rest after it was announced that Rajat Patidar indeed will be RCB’s new captain in the IPL 2025. …

Rajat Patidar, not Virat Kohli, named RCB captain for IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Rajat Patidar announced as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain for IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajat Patidar announced as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain for IPL 2025

The Hindu  

Rajat Patidar was named the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025, the franchise announced at a media event in Bengaluru on Thursday. Retained Indian players Virat Kohli and Patidar were credible captaincy options, RCB Team Director Mo Bobat stated. "… pic.twitter.com/dgjDLm8ZCN — Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 13, 2025 Bobat explained that the franchise did not have its …

IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar named new RCB captain, Virat Kohli backs call
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar named new RCB captain, Virat Kohli backs call

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made the bold call to name Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the IPL 2025 season on Thursday, February 13. pic.twitter.com/AKwjM9bnsq — Royal Challengers Bengaluru February 13, 2025 RCB captaincy live updates RCB made it to the playoffs last season with an inspired run in the second half of the campaign, but were knocked out …

RCB captaincy announcement Highlights: Rajat Patidar to lead in IPL 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

RCB captaincy announcement Highlights: Rajat Patidar to lead in IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB head coach Andy Flower gave out the three main reasons which had made Rajat Patidar as the most promising captain choice for them to decide on. "I could speak for quite a long time about Rajat, but I've settled on three main things that I I thought might be interesting to share. The first one is there's a calmness …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar frontrunners for RCB captaincy role
1 month, 1 week 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 …

RCB Captain Announcement IPL 2025 Highlights: Rajat Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis
1 month, 1 week ago

RCB Captain Announcement IPL 2025 Highlights: Rajat Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis

Hindustan Times  

RCB Captain Announcement IPL 2025 Highlights: After plenty of speculations and arguments over who would or should take over captaincy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025 season, the official announcement was made by the franchise with star batter Rajat Patidar becoming their new skipper heading into the season. Additionally, Patidar received notes of confidence from former RCB captains …

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