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Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On New RCB Captain

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were two of the only three players retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. Once the retentions were announced, it was clear that RCB’s new captain would be one of Virat Kohli or Rajat Patidar. While fan speculation leaned towards Virat Kohli reclaiming his role as RCB’s captain, it did not turn out that way, and Rajat Patidar was named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of IPL 2025. This article talks about Virat Kohli’s opening about RCB deciding to make Rajat Patidar the captain.

Virat Kohli Talks About Rajat Patidar

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Royal Challengers Bangalore announced Rajat Patidar as the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain ahead of IPL 2025. While the fans always knew it was going to be a toss-up between Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli, most fans wanted Kohli to reassume the role of RCB’s captain. While Patidar has proved to be a very important player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he does not seem to be a leader figure. The Indian star being 31 years old is another reason why fans did not want him to take over as the captain. They either wanted Virat Kohli to take over as the captain or for the franchise to pick a young candidate who could be the new face of RCB.

However, Virat Kohli does not agree with this thinking and only has positive things to say about Rajat Patidar being named as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. While RCB fans assumed that Kohi would be in the running to become the RCB captain after looking at the retentions, Kohli never explicitly said so. It is also possible that he does not want to return as the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain and that this was a decision taken by the player and not by the franchise.

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Virat Kohli spoke about Rajat Patidar being named the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He said:

“I am here to inform everyone like the others will do as well, that Rajat Patidar is going to be the new captain of RCB. Rajat, firstly I want to congratulate, wish you all the very best. The way you have grown in the franchise and the way you have performed, you have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India. They get excited to watch you play. So, this is very well deserved. Myself and the other team members will be right behind you and you’ll have all our support. To grow into this role, of course it is a big responsibility, and I have done this for many years.”

VIRAT KOHLI CONGRATULATING RAJAT PATIDAR ON RCB CAPTAINCY.

– What a beautiful video! ❤️pic.twitter.com/mSQcqdXjYa

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 13, 2025

“Faf’s done it for the last few years. To be seen as the guy who will take this franchise forward, I am sure this, is a great honour for you. I am very, very happy for you. You’ve earned the right to be in this position, and I am sure you will grow from strength to strength. I have seen Rajat evolve as a player in the last couple of years as a player, got the chance to play for India. His game has improved many levels in the last couple of years. The way he has led his state team as well and the responsibility he has taken, you’ve shown everyone what it takes to lead this amazing franchise.”

“I just wish him all the very best and I would request all the fans to support him, get absolutely behind him. We know that he will do what best for the team, what’s best for the franchise and we must all get together to support him because, regardless of what happens, who does what, the most important thing is the team and franchise. We all have that responsibility to work towards the growth of this amazing team and franchise. Sending my best wishes to him and sending all the fans lots of love. Looking forward to seeing you and looking forward to having Rajat start off the season with a bang.”

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