Royal Challengers Bengaluru appointed star batter Rajat Patidar as their new captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, aiming to end their long drought for the coveted trophy. Patidar will replace former South African batter Faf du Plessis, who captained the side from 2022 to 2024.

New Delhi: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru declared Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 on Monday, February 13.

Chennai Super Kings' post following Rajat Patidar's appointment as RCB's captain has raised eyebrows. While CSK didn't tag or mention RCB, the timing of the post was quite interesting. CSK are five-time IPL Champions.

Mo Bobat, the team director of Royal Challengers Bangalore, clarified that although Virat Kohli will remain a key figure in the team, the captaincy for the 2025 IPL season has been handed to Rajat Patidar.

Rajat Patidar has been named RCB captain for IPL 2025, succeeding Faf du Plessis. The 31-year-old had earlier led Madhya Pradesh to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy this season. He was retained for Rs 11 crore in 2025 by the franchise.

Patidar was among RCB's retained players before the mega auction in November 2024 and has the experience of leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and the Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI

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,

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Virat Kohli sent a special message for Rajat Patidar after the 31-year-old was not named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the 2025 season. Kohli is the longest-serving player and captain of the franchise.

Virat Kohli shared a supportive message for Rajat Patidar, who was appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. Praising Patidar's growth and performances, Kohli assured him of the team's full backing and urged fans to support the new captain.