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,

Virat Kohli, the former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), recently shared a heartfelt message for Rajat Patidar, who was appointed as the new captain of the team. Patidar takes over from Faf du Plessis, who left the franchise, and will begin his leadership journey in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming IPL season. Former captain Virat Kohli supports this decision wholeheartedly. Patidar's calmness and leadership aspirations impressed the RCB management.