Patidar, 31, has played for RCB for three seasons. He has played three Tests and one one-day international for India. He also captains his state Madhya Pradesh in white-ball cricket but has not previously taken charge in the IPL.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025, which begins on March 21. The development was contrary to wide expectation that Virat Kohli would lead RCB again after they did not retain Faf du Plessis,

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. Speculation was rife that former India captain Virat Kohli would return as the captain of the side he led from 2013-21 before du Plessis took over.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have named Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Meanwhile, the strategic decision has received strong backing from RCB's head coach, Andy Flower.

Virat Kohli holds the record for leading RCB in the most IPL games. He first captained the team in 2011 in Vettori’s absence and was appointed as the full-time captain in the 2013 season.

He amassed 395 runs in IPL 2024 and this breakout season earned him a lucrative Rs 11 crore (Rs 110 million) contract, making him one of three players RCB retained alongside Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made by Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower.

Rajat Patidar has taken over as RCB skipper from Faf Du Plessis, who was released ahead of last year's mega auction.

Rajat Patidar steps into the role of captain for Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. Revered for his tactical prowess and impressive batting, Patidar aims to lead the team to its first IPL victory.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has entered a new chapter as Rajat Patidar has been named the franchises captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement has been met with strong support from former RCB captain Virat Kohli,

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025, marking a significant milestone in his journey from an unsold player to leading one of the most high-profile franchises in the tournament.