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.