Once again, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 greases to resume after an unprecedented break. Just one day before the League resumes, a podcast with the leader of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajat Patidar, reveals that the Captaincy’s decision had not been confirmed one day before the press conference before the original start of the League. In addition, there were speculations that Virat Kohli can lead the side.

He said: “I think the press release was 13 [March]. So, one day before that, [captaincy] It was confirmed. “

Rajat Patidar shares the process of being crowned as Captain of RCB

While talking with host Mayanti Langer, the 31 -year -old shared how he was in conversations with the team director, Mo Bobat, regarding the captaincy’s decision. It all started before the end of IPL 2024. In a game away from home in Dharamshala against Punjab Kings, Patidar delivered a brilliant 55 of only 23 balls as an impact player. RCB won that game for 60 races. Shortly after the game ended, Mo approached Patidar for a serious discussion.

“Last year, when we played a game in Himachal, Mo [Bobat] I talked to me. He asked me if I would assume the role of capturing RCB. At that time, he had never captained a team. I did it once, a long time ago. But not around that time. So, I replied that I will [lead RCB]But before that, I would like to lead my domestic side first. I don’t want to lead RCB directly [without experience]. Month he told me they are [RCB] They are looking at me as a captain. Then, he gave me a track and asked me to respond to him about how I feel for the captaincy, ”said Patidar.

The mass of Madhya Pradesh began to add efforts as soon as the IPL 2024 ended. He returned to his domestic side and asked his coach to the tasks of the captaincy. He led his side in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.

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He added: “I discussed this with my coach, Chandrakant Pandit. I believe him a lot when it is a captain’s role. He has led a team for a long time. His mind revolves around that role. Then, I felt that after observing and talking to him, he would get a lot of clarity about the leadership. Tactically, tactically, it is quite strong. I met him in Bengaluru during a T20 game and spoke a lot about the captaincy.

That season, MP ended in the third position in group E with three six -game victories. With the Willow, he accumulated 226 races at an average of 56.20. He was awarded the game player for his upper score of 132 not out of Bengal.

RCB in IPL 2025

The franchise has gone well under its new leader. RCB is sitting at number 2 in the points table with eight wins of 11 games. Throughout the League, history books rewritten. They had never won a game in Chepauk for 17 years until season 2025. They also won a double over Chennai Super Kings. Adding more significant records, RCB is one of the most successful teams of this season. With his victory against Kolkata Knight riders at home tomorrow, they will be officially qualified for the playoffs.

RCB has two more games left, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home, and an out of place against Lucknow Super Giants. With another victory, you will imagine your possibilities of an end between the top two.

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