Rajat Patidar Named RCB Captain for IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of IPL 2025, marking a fresh chapter in the franchise’s history. From being scouted for years to becoming a key player in RCB’s middle order, Patidar’s journey to captaincy is nothing short of inspiring.
A new chapter begins for RCB and we couldn’t be more excited for Ra-Pa! 🤩
From being scouted for two to three years before he first made it to RCB in 2021, to coming back as injury replacement in 2022, missing out in 2023 due to injury, bouncing back and leading our middle… pic.twitter.com/gStbPR2fwc
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2025
🚀 Rajat Patidar’s Journey with RCB
✅ Joined RCB in 2021 after being scouted for 2-3 years.
✅ Came back in 2022 as an injury replacement.
✅ Missed IPL 2023 due to injury but made a strong comeback.
✅ Starred in IPL 2024, leading RCB’s middle order to the playoffs.
✅ Now the Captain of RCB for IPL 2025 – a dream come true!
🎯 What This Means for RCB Fans
- A young and dynamic leader taking charge & Rajat Patidar Named RCB Captain for IPL 2025.
- A fresh strategy to break RCB’s title drought.
- A captain who understands RCB’s history and passionate fanbase.
𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬! 💌
“Myself and the other team members will be right behind you, Rajat”: Virat Kohli
“The way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you’ve made a place in the hearts of all RCB fans. This is very well deserved.”… pic.twitter.com/dgjDLm8ZCN
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2025
Former captain Virat Kohli expressed his support, stating, “I’ve done it for many years, and now it’s time for the next generation to take over. Rajat has shown great promise, and I believe he will lead RCB with passion and commitment.
