Virat Kohli made a special request to RCB Captain Rajat Paitdar, saying: “The next guy to come…”
After the release of Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar was appointed as the new captain of Royal Challenger Bangalore. Virat Kohli encourages fans to embrace the new leader enthusiastically, and he believes Patidar will be for a long time.
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) held a special event on March 17 to begin the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. During the event, Virat Kohli addressed the team’s fans and made a heartfelt request.
The team’s senior captain introduced their new captain, Rajat Patidar, to fans at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli encouraged fans to embrace the new leader enthusiastically, expressing his belief that Patidar will be for a long time.
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“The guy who is coming next is someone who will take you for a long time. So, give him all the love. He is an amazing talent. He has a great mind on his shoulders and he will do a great job for this great franchise and lead the team forward. He has everything he needs.
After the release of Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar was appointed as the new captain of Royal Challenger Bangalore. Patidar joined the team in 2021 and was selected as other experienced players leading the team, such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone and Krunal Pandya. As RCB ushers in a new era, Virat Kohli presents the commemorative plaque to Patidar at the team’s recent event.
At the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, the team is currently training to prepare for their first game, with fans having the opportunity to meet with the entire RCB team. The opening clash between the team and the Kolkata Cavaliers is scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 22, marking the start of the Indian Premier League season.
The Royal Challengers of Bangalore underwent a major roster overhaul in the 2025 IPL season. The team separates the road from several key players including Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj and Faf du Plessis. In addition, senior goalkeeper Dinesh Karthik announced that he retired from Indian cricket to compete in the SA20 league.
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