Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli has sent a special message for Rajat Patidar, who was named as the new captain of RCB. Patidar will take over the reins of RCB from Faf du Plessis. RCB were expected to name a new captain ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League since the South African was not retained by the franchise. After the announcement was made on Thursday morning, RCB also posted a video on its social media handles where the former RCB captain, Kohli, had a special message for Patidar.
“I am here to inform everyone, like the others will do as well, that Rajat Patidar is going to be the new captain of RCB. Rajat, firstly I want to congratulate and wish you all the very best. The way you have grown in the franchise and the way you have performed, you have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB, all over India. They get excited to watch you play. So, this is very well deserved. Myself and the other team members will be right behind you and you’ll have all our support,” Kohli said in a video posted by RCB.
“To grow into this role, of course it is a big responsibility and I have done this for many years. Faf (du Plessis)’s done it for the last few years. To be seen as the guy who will take this franchise forward, I am sure this is a great honour for you. I am very very happy for you. You’ve earned the right to be in this position and I am sure you will grow from strength to strength. I have seen Rajat evolve as a player in the last couple of years as a player, got the chance to play for India. His game has improved many levels in the last couple of years. The way he has led his state team as well and the responsibility he has taken, you’ve shown everyone what it takes to lead this amazing franchise,” he added.
“I just wish him all the very best and I would request all the fans to support him, get absolutely behind him. We know that he will do what best for the team, what’s best for the franchise and we must all get together to support him because, regardless of what happens, who does what, the most important thing is the team and franchise. We all have that responsibility to work towards the growth of this amazing team and franchise. Sending my best wishes to him, and sending all the fans lots of love. Looking forward to seeing you and looking forward to have Rajat start off the season with a bang.”
