Rajat Patidar Takes the Helm: New Captain for RCB Revealed

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appoints Rajat Patidar as captain for the upcoming IPL season. Patidar, recognized for his impressive performance in domestic cricket, was retained by RCB and successfully captained Madhya Pradesh to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Former captain Virat Kohli extended his congratulations.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has announced Rajat Patidar as the captain for the upcoming IPL season, starting March 21. The team confirmed Patidar's leadership role on Thursday, marking a significant step in his cricketing career.

Patidar, a key player for RCB retained since the 2022 mega auction, has proven his leadership skills by guiding Madhya Pradesh to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year. With an impressive tally of 428 runs in the tournament, Patidar was the second-highest scorer, showcasing his talent with a strike-rate of 186.08.

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli, who led the team from 2013 to 2021, expressed his support and congratulations to Patidar. His leadership experience adds a valuable endorsement to the new captain, offering his full backing alongside the rest of the team as Patidar steps into this pivotal role.

(With inputs from agencies.)