No one was happier than Virat Kohli himself. He promised to be right behind Rajat Patidar and provide all the guidance that he needs to take RCB to the IPL.

RCB team director Mo Bobat assured that despite Rajat Patidar's captaincy appointment, Virat Kohli will continue to play a vital leadership role, offering invaluable experience and guidance to the team without needing the official title.

Star batter Virat Kohli had a special message for Rajat Patidar, who on Thursday was appointed as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Patidar, who replaces Faf du Plessis as the skipper after the South African was not retained by the franchise,

Its time for the announcement. The event has started. Rajat Patidar is the new RCB captain for IPL 2025. He gets the blue blazer and red cap as the captain of the RCB. Andy Flower, Mo Bobat and Menon on stage alongside Patidar.

Patidar will take over the reins of RCB from Faf du Plessis since the South African was not retained by the franchise.

Batter Rajat Patidar has been named captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 Indian Premier League. South Africa batter Faf du Plessis has been RCB captain for the past two seasons but was not retained at last year's mega auction.

Rajat Patidar was named as the new Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, succeeding South African Faf du Plessis in the role.

Speaking about the decision at Bengaluru announcement event, Bobat emphasized how Kohli's leadership has always been crucial to RCB.