‘When Kohli gave me the captaincy, I was worried …’ What did IPL Rajat Patidar say this? Created a ruckus!
Rajat Patidar Statement on RCB Captaincy and Influence of Virat Kohli,
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar has revealed how the presence and encouragement of senior team partner Virat Kohli helped him to be comfortable in the role of captaincy before IPL 2025 and also confident. After the release of Faf du Plessis before the mega auction, Rajat Patidar was given the command, he admitted that he felt very pressure – but the words and support of Virat Kohli gave him the confidence that he needed.
Rajat Patidar made this big disclosure
Let me tell you that while talking on RCB podcast, 31 -year -old Rajat Patidar shared that the command of the team presented by veteran Virat Kohli also increased the burden of expectations. However, Virat assured him that he had earned the role of leadership, helping the Patidar take responsibility with more confidence.
Rajat Patidar Statement on RCB Captaincy and Influence of Virat Kohli
RCB captain Rajat Patidar said, “I have seen Kohli ever since I started watching TV, in the IPL, outside the field, in the Indian team … taking the thing (ie captaincy plaque) that he (Kohli) has been doing for so many years … and he was giving it to me with his hands. Could not fully understand what to do.
Further, Patidar said, “Then he said a few words, like, ‘You deserve it, you have earned it.’ So I felt a little right when they said this, I became normal in that situation.
RCB’s campaign was special under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar
Significantly, Rajat Patidar has led RCB to one of his most frequent campaigns in recent years. Franchisee is currently second in the points table with 16 points in 11 matches, so it is easy to make a place in the playoffs. Although his personal performance with the bat has been full of ups and downs – in which he scored 239 runs in 11 matches – but his leadership has been a great feature for the team.
Prior to IPL 2025, the leadership capacity of Rajat Patidar had already been tested. Actually, he captained Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. But the ongoing season with RCB is the biggest leadership challenge for him so far. With the resumption of the tournament on 17 May 2025, Bengaluru is to be ready for three important matches – a domestic match against Kolkata Knight Riders, followed by Match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants – all these three matches will decide their path in playoffs.
