Virat Kohli on Rajat Patidar: Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday announced the name of their new captain for IPL 2025. The franchise has appointed Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the team. Patidar will replace South Africa’s Faf du Plessis, who was not retained by the team last year.
Virat Kohli congratulated Rajat Patidar on becoming the captain and said that the way he has performed in the last season, he has made a place in the hearts of RCB fans.
Virat Kohli Congratulates Rajat Patidar
Patidar was among the three players retained by RCB before the big IPL auction in November 2024 last year. This will be the first time that Rajat will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru as captain. However, he has experience leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI).
The 31-year-old batsman signed with the franchise in 2022. Under the leadership of Patidar, Madhya Pradesh made it to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where they lost to Mumbai by five wickets last year.
VIRAT KOHLI CONGRATULATING RAJAT PATIDAR ON RCB CAPTAINCY.
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RCB has shared a video of Virat Kohli from its social media handle. In this video, Kohli congratulates Patidar. Virat Kohli said, “Rajat, first of all, I want to congratulate you, wish you all the best and tell you that the way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you have made a place in the hearts of all the RCB fans across India.”
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Kohli further said, “Of course, it is a big responsibility, I have done it for many years and Faf has done it for the last few years and to be seen as the person who will take this franchise forward, I am sure it is a huge honour for you and I am very happy for you. You have earned the right to be in this position.”
Virat Kohli further said, “His game has improved at many levels in the last few years, the way he has led his state team and the responsibility he has taken and he has shown everyone that he has what it takes to lead this wonderful franchise.”
RCB Coach Andy Flower Praises Patidar
At the same time, RCB head coach Andy Flower said in the program organized to make Patidar the captain, “Rajat has simplicity, he cares about the people around him, we have seen closely how he has led Madhya Pradesh, we liked it very much.”
Right-handed batsman Patidar was the second-highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament after Ajinkya Rahane. He scored 428 runs in 10 matches at an average of 61 and a strike rate of 186.08. Patidar will replace du Plessis, who was released after captaining the team from 2022 to 2024. 40-year-old South African Du Plessis will play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season.
RCB Squad for IPL 2025
RCB Full Squad: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar(C), Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasik Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandge, Jacob Chakki, Jacob Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rath.
FAQ Section
Q1: Who is the new captain of RCB for IPL 2025?
A1: Rajat Patidar has been named the new captain of RCB for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis.
Q2: Why was Rajat Patidar chosen as RCB captain?
A2: Patidar was chosen for his strong performances and leadership experience with Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket.
Q3: What did Virat Kohli say about Rajat Patidar’s captaincy?
A3: Kohli congratulated Patidar and assured him of full support from the team, saying he deserved the role.
Q4: What was Rajat Patidar’s performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
A4: Patidar scored 428 runs in 10 matches, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament.
Q5: Where will Faf du Plessis play in IPL 2025?
A5: Faf du Plessis was released by RCB and will play for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
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