“The most deserving franchise ever”- Twitter responds to the announcement of Rajat Patidar as a RCB captain instead of Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were combined to become the new Captain Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) on the eve of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). In addition to the K
However, in a surprising turn, Patidar Madhya Pradesh Patidar beat the experienced Virat Kohli to succeed Faf du Plexis as the new Captain Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB). On Thursday, February 14, RCB Coo, Rajesh Menon, announced the announcement.
Rajat Patidar becomes the new Captain RCB on the eve of the IPL 2025
Patidar, who was told last year to be ready for the RCB captain, became the 8th captain of the franchise in IPL. Earlier, Rahul Dravid, Daniel Vettors, Shane Watson, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plexis, Shane Watson and Anil Kumble led the franchise based in Bengalur in the tournament.
As RCB COO, Rajesh Menon introduced Patidar with a blue blazer and a red cap; The MO Bobat Crime Director and Chief Coach Andy Flower shared the stage. While Rajat takes RCB reins, former captain, Faf du Plessis, wished him all the luck for his new journey.
Faf du Plexis stated: “I officially go over the bat. It is indeed especially the Captain of the RCB. I am excellent to be conducted as a captain; you must rely on the lead. What is most important, continue to hit those sixths.”
After the announcement, RCB fans express their views on surprising news. Many fans are excited about the new era, while many fans require Kohli to lead the flank. However, some fans are not satisfied with Patidar’s appointment, given his international status.
Here’s how RCB fans respond to the appointment of a patidar rajat as a new captain:
Are you happy, Rajat Patidar is our new RCB Captain Or Her#Rajatpatidar #Rcbcapain pic.twitter.com/8q7m3pvwsd
– Crket × Movie February 13, 2025
New Era, a new leadership! Rajat Patidar takes over as a captain @Rcbtweets Congratulations to him on this exciting journey! #Rcb #Rcbcapain #Rajatpatidar #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/tbybohk8zc
– Ashish Pandey🇮🇳 (@Ashishpande1129) February 13, 2025
I hope it will continue the OG string! 🔥🔥#Newer #Rcbcapain https://t.co/474yyltgfe
– Prawar Pawar ❁ (@compiSol45) February 13, 2025
Congratulations Skip Rajat 🫂🤍
So happy for you
Speaks less, introvert, very calm and as faf said, keep hitting sixties
12. The army is always behind you ♥ ️#IPL2025 #Rajatpatidar #Rcbcapain pic.twitter.com/53VIBD3KXI
– Santosh vk 18 (@vk18foreverrr) February 13, 2025
31 Departure to the 32 -year -old Patidar was declared captain of RCB
So far he has played only 1 full season in IPL
It will be interesting to see how many chapter is this
So both CSK & RCB have captains who are not in int’l setting up#IPL2025 #Rajatpatidar #Rcbcapain pic.twitter.com/vcn9imnxvn
– Chiko (@theindianlad_18) February 13, 2025
Captain Rajat Patidar begins the era!
Happy for him, just hoping that it does not affect his hitting! #Rajatpatidar #Rcbcapain https://t.co/gk3mHv5pvv
– abhi⁸ (@cricinehub) February 13, 2025
We need King Virat Kohli as a captain 🥳 #Rcbcapain #Virakohli#Rcb #IPL2025 #Virakohli 𓃵 #Rcbcapainyaar #Playbold pic.twitter.com/rdazybamkk
– Subha (@starfansubha) February 13, 2025
Rajat Patidar is the new Captain of the RCB. Virat Kohli congratulates him in a special video and wish him good luck. #Rajatpatidar #Virakohli #Rcbcapain #Rcb #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/tviobnpsxg
– Sumit Ghosh (@Sumitg71) February 13, 2025
Socha Thaa Kohli Saab fir se rcb ka ka ka captain of Banenge. 😭😭💔#Virakohli #Rajatpatidar #Rcbcapain pic.twitter.com/Upryjx1eio
– ® (@craze4kohli) February 13, 2025
Andy Flower reveals why Rajat Patidar was appointed Captain RCB
On the other hand, Andy Flower said that the way to “care for the people around him” and his charisma immediately commands the respect of other people, except that he has “stubbornness, strength and steel” that played a key role in the appointment of him .
Flower also revealed that Kohli had fully supported the appointment of Rajat Patidar for the new RCB captain greeted his true sports management. The coach added: “In our discussions with Virat, I thought they were integrity and maturity that he showed over the topic of the highest caliber.”
Mo Bobat reveals why Virat Kohli did not consider the captain
In the meantime, Mo Bobat revealed why Virat Kohli did not consider the captain. The director of the RCB of Krizka said that they want someone with local expertise to be better for a long-term vision of the team. He emphasized that Kohli did not need the captain’s title, because the leading force will still be behind the scenes to the new captain, Patidar.
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Mo Bobat said to the media: “We felt that the Indian captain was desirable. We foolishly talked about FAF, but primarily because it is an Indian competition at Indian Games. Someone with local expertise was important. We know that fans would lean According to Virat, but he doesn’t need a title for the lead.
The leadership is one of his strongest assets. Sets the tone with its energy. Faf leaned against him, Andy and I leaned against him, and I’m sure he would be rajat. He had a lot of energy and excitement about this decision; He was pleased with the rajat. It’s great to know it’s right behind it. “
