Former India batter Mohammad Kaif admitted that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) caught him off guard with the appointment of Rajat Patidar as there new captain. Earlier this week, RCB named Patidar as their new captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

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 one of the contenders for the captaincy spot as Virat Kohli too was considered as an option to lead RCB in IPL 2025 Despite speculations and rumours that Virat Kohli would return to helm as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025,

Virat Kohli sent a special message for Rajat Patidar after the 31-year-old was not named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the 2025 season. Kohli is the longest-serving player and captain of the franchise.

Virat Kohli shared a supportive message for Rajat Patidar, who was appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. Praising Patidar's growth and performances, Kohli assured him of the team's full backing and urged fans to support the new captain.