Virat Kohli issues an official statement about Rajat Patidar to become the new RCB captain instead

In recent development, Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB) was appointed by Rajat Patidar with the new captain of the Indian Premier League season (IPL 2025). Virat Kohli, a former captain and iconic character of RCB, congratulated Patidar on his appointment, adding that he had earned a team captain.

The royal challengers sought a new leader after publishing Faf du Plexis on the eve of the IPL 2025 auction. However, RCB has announced Rajat Patidar, who has been with a team of 2022, as a captain.

You earned the right to lead – the virat kohli to the rajat patidar

In a video published to Bengalur by Royal Challengers on X (earlier Twitter), Virat Kohli said Rajat Patidar deserved the captain, and the whole team was behind him. He wished that Patidar would continue to grow and success in the position.

“This is very deserved, the whole team is behind you, you will have all our support. I’ve been doing it for many years, Faf has done it for many years, you have acquired the right to be in this position. I’m sure you’ll grow up in power in Power, “Kohli said.

Virat Kohli asks fans to support Rajat Patidar as Captain RCB

Virat Kohli is excited when Patidar leads RCB to the new season. He invited all RCB fans to fully support Rajat Patidar in his new captain’s role. Kohli hoped he could be the first RCB captain to lead the team to the IPL title.

“I just wish him all the best and ask all the fans to show him support and go behind him,” Kohli said.

“We all have to go behind him and support him. The most important thing is the franchise, so we should go behind him. I look forward to starting a new season with a bang.”

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