Updated On: 18 March, 2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Virat Kohli, who led RCB for more than a decade, remains the face of the franchise. During the team`s Unbox event, the former India captain spoke highly of Rajat Patidar. This will be Kohli’s first IPL after retiring from T20 Internationals

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. Pic/PTI
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru`s newly appointed captain, Rajat Patidar by stating that he has all the qualities to lead the franchise for a long time.
Rajat Patidar has replaced Faf du Plessis to wear the captaincy hat in IPL 2025. Ahead of IPL 2025, du Plessis has now moved to Delhi Capitals.