Rajat Patidar was named as the new Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, succeeding South African Faf du Plessis in the role.

RCB will the next fraanchise to announce their captain, as Mo Bobat and Andy Flower host a press conference to declare their choice of who in the squad will lead the team in 2025 and beyond.

Rajat Patidar takes over as RCB captain for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. Can he lead Bengaluru to their first-ever IPL title?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced the Indian batter Rajat Patidar as their new captain ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025.

Patidar takes over from Faf du Plessis who led the team between 2022-24. Under du Plessis, the team made it to the IPL Playoffs two times.

Rajat Patidar has been named the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2025 season. He will take over from Faf du Plessis, who led RCB between 2022 and 2024.

RCB Captain Announcement IPL 2025 Live Updates - Virat Kohli - Rajat Patidar - Krunal Pandya - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain - IPL 2025: Ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in November 2024, RCB retained Rajat Patidar for ₹11 crore,

Besides Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya were also strong contenders for the captaincy, given their leadership experience. Patidar has captained Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy,

Will Virat Kohli replace Faf du Plessis as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain? or Will it be Rajat Patidar?