Rajat Patidar, the newly crowned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper, called it a “great opportunity” to lead the side in the IPL 2025 season and said that learning from someone like Virat Kohli made it all the more special. As RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy after an agonising 18-year wait, Patidar humbly reflected on […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar has opened up about a turbulent chapter in his IPL journey—one that began with disappointment and eventually led to his elevation as captain. Recalling the events post the 2022 mega auction, Patidar admitted feeling heartbroken and even angry when he was initially overlooked, only to be brought in later […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have surprised everyone by appointing a new captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season in the form of Rajat Patidar. The 31-year-old right-handed Madhya Pradesh batter, who started his IPL career in 2021, was retained by the franchise for ₹11 crore before the 2025 mega auction. Patidar becomes the […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a bold and unexpected move by naming Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement came on Thursday (February 13) during a press conference held at 11:30 AM, where the franchise officially introduced Patidar as the leader who will take charge from […]

Virat Kohli is expected to take on the captaincy role for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a second stint in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Reports suggest that Kohli will replace Faf du Plessis, who has been leading the franchise since 2022. According to the Times of India, Kohli expressed interest in […]