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,

Rajat Patidar was named as RCB's captain heading into the IPL 2025 season, taking over from Faf du Plessis. He, Andy Flower, and Mo Bobat answered questions regarding the new role for the batter.

Rajat Patidar takes charge as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain for the IPL 2025 season. Praised by coach Andy Flower for his calm and patient demeanor, Patidar is expected to lead RCB to victory with his strategic prowess and batting expertise.

Rajat Patidar was once forced to delay his wedding due to IPL. Interestingly, he wasn't supposed to play that year's IPL. Rajat's success with IPL has now seen him become the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Batter Rajat Patidar has been named captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian Premier League. South Africa batter Faf du Plessis has been RCB captain for the past two seasons but was not retained at last year's mega auction.

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.

No one was happier than Virat Kohli himself. He promised to be right behind Rajat Patidar and provide all the guidance that he needs to take RCB to the IPL.