RCB Captain 2025: Who Will Lead Royal Challengers Bangalore?
IPL 2025 captain, Rajat Patidar, was introduced on Thursday. RCB Captain 2025?.
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Because of his innate leadership skills, Virat Kohli does not need the "captaincy title" to be in charge, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru team director Mo Bobat believes it will help new captain Rajat Patidar. As the RCB captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League, Patidar was introduced on Thursday. One choice (for captaincy) was Virat. In the first place, I am aware that the fans would have most likely favoured Virat. However, I would argue that Virat can lead without a captaincy title," Bobat stated in a media appearance.
One of his best instincts is leadership, as we have all witnessed. I believe he does it instinctively. Regardless, he is in charge. However, there has also been a lot of love for Rajat," Bobat continued.
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Kohli's performance on the pitch has consistently set an example, according to the former England high-performance coach.
"He sets an example by leading. His run total and strike rate from the previous season were crucial to our success. He has made it clear to everyone in the field that they must meet their standards. Everyone knows he enjoys a good scrap and a fight," he said.
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According to Bobat, Patidar has a great chance to learn from Kohli.
He serves as an illustration. Both Andy (Flower) and I rely heavily on him as our head coach. Du Plessis's character, Faf, the former captain, had relied heavily on him. He stated, "We're fairly certain that Rajat will be depending on him as well."
According to Bobat, Patidar's appointment as captain to the hilt was supported by Kohli.
"Earlier this week, Andy and I had a brief encounter with Virat in Ahmedabad, specifically during India's third ODI match against England. He was clearly very excited and full of energy about this decision. He is ecstatic for Rajat.
He understands, like us, how worthy Rajat is of this chance. He is directly behind him, and his enthusiasm and vitality were evident.
"Knowing that Virat is on board and right behind him is fantastic. With Virat at his side, we're all positive Rajat is in good hands," he explained.
What characteristics of Patidar ultimately led to his selection as the RCB captain? "I spoke with Rajat for a while about his desire to be captain. We also noticed that he was very ambitious and driven when it came to captaincy and leadership. This was something he truly wanted to do. However, his straightforward approach to the prospect of being the team's captain also astounded the RCB thought leaders.
Rajat has a composure and simplicity that I believe will serve him well as captain and leader, especially in the IPL. We kept a close eye on Rajat during his time as Madhya Pradesh's captain in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and we were impressed by his attributes," Bobat said.
"Secondly, he has concern for those around him. He shares a dressing room and plays with people he cares about, and I believe that's a quality that will immediately earn him the respect and consideration of others." According to Flower, those admirable qualities serve to conceal Patidar's inner steel.
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He possesses a steeliness, strength, and stubbornness. His courage in the face of adversity is one of his best qualities. Also, Rajat has usually been the one to throw a few punches for us when the game is at stake.
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"And if he can take all of that into his captaincy, which I'm sure he will, and he certainly has done for his state, I think it will stand the team in a really good stead," he stated.
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