RCB head coach Andy Flower revealed three main reasons behind appointing Rajat Patidar as franchise's new captain for IPL 2025

Rajat Patidar after being appointed RCB's new captain said that it's a great opportunity to learn from one of the best in cricket Virat Kohli

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. Speculation was rife that former India captain Virat Kohli would return as the captain of the side he led from 2013-21 before du Plessis took over.

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,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), on Thursday, ended months of anticipation as they named Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement was contrary to the wide speculation since the mega auction in November last year that Virat Kohli was all set to return as RCB skipper after the franchise parted ways with Faf du Plessis,

Newly-appointed RCB captain Rajat Patidar aims to learn leadership from Virat Kohli and prioritize player support. Replacing Faf Du Plessis, Patidar highlights the role of experienced teammates in navigating IPL challenges.