Rajat Patidar

Since Rajat Patidar has been appointed as new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025, let take a look at past skippers of Bengaluru-based team

Rajat Patidar has been part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2021 and was retained by the franchise for INR 11 crore ahead of the mega IPL 2025 auction in October last year.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) could be on the verge of one of the greatest turnarounds in IPL history. Initially written off from playoff contention, RCB has defied all odds, winning six consecutive games to make an incredible comeback. Their upcoming clash with Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the final playoff spot in the IPL 2024 by defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Saturday.

As the IPL 2024 season heats up, the Gujarat Titans gear up to face a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore squad. With players like Hardik Pandya, Rajat Patidar, and Cameron Green in the spotlight, anticipation is high for an exciting clash between the two teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a crushing defeat at home against Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer, losing by 7 wickets. RCB's struggles included early wicket fall, middle-order batsmen's failures, expensive pacers, poor performance by Maxwell, and resistance to lineup changes. With this win, KKR climbed to second place while RCB remained sixth in the IPL points table.

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As the IND vs ENG 2024 Test series unfolds, England captain Ben Stokes shares insights on Virat Kohli's absence, emphasising the need for a neutral perspective.

Uncertainty surrounds Virat Kohli's availability for the 3rd Test against England, with selectors reportedly unaware of his plans. Kohli withdrew from the first two Tests citing personal reasons, and the lack of information raises questions about his return.

"I always observe his (Kohli) batting from back of the nets, especially his footwork and body movement while batting. I try to learn and add these things into my batting," Patidar told BCCI.TV referring to the time spent with Kohli in their IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.