Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy

Why Did Virat Decline RCB Captaincy? Former India Cricketer Gives His Take On Kohli-Patidar Debate
Royal Challengers Bangalore surprised many by announcing star India batter Rajat Patidar as their fourth Indian skipper on February 13. While many had expected Virat Kohli to be the obvious choice after Faf du Plessis' departure,
Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif feels that Rajat Patidar would not have become the RCB captain unless Virat Kohli wanted him to be. Kaif said that the decision was taken keeping franchise's future in mind.
Virat Kohli would have said no to RCB captaincy offer to focus on his batting: Kris Srikkanth
Virat Kohli would have said no to RCB captaincy offer to focus on his batting: Kris Srikkanth (Photo Source: Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) named Rajat Patidar as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday,
IPL 2025: Why RCB not picked Virat Kohli as captain despite being an 'option'? Explained
Rajat Patidar was one of the contenders for the captaincy spot as Virat Kohli too was considered as an option to lead RCB in IPL 2025 Despite speculations and rumours that Virat Kohli would return to helm as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025,
Why did Virat Kohli not reclaim RCB's captaincy ahead of IPL 2025? Team director Mo Bobat explains Rajat Patidar's appointment
Speaking about the decision at Bengaluru announcement event, Bobat emphasized how Kohli's leadership has always been crucial to RCB.
Virat Kohli reacts to Rajat Patidar’s elevation as RCB’s captain
Rajat Patidar, a rising star within the team, has been named captain — and none other than Virat Kohli has given him his full backing. At an event in Bengaluru on Thursday, RCB officially announced Patidar as their new skipper,
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"Why Does Virat Kohli Play For RCB And Not...": Ranji Trophy Fan Craze Forces Ex-Pakistan Star's Reaction
Fans came in huge numbers during Delhi's Ranji Trophy fixture against Railways at Arun Jaitley Stadium, thanks to Virat Kohli's presence in the game. Such massive was the craze among fans that the ...
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Virat Kohli unlikely to be RCB captain; Rajat Patidar frontrunner to lead, Krunal Pandya also an option
Virat Kohli is unlikely to lead RCB in IPL 2025, prompting the franchise to consider internal options for captaincy. Rajat Patidar has emerged as the leading candidate, with Krunal Pandya also ...
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‘Wherever I go, they chant RCB, RCB’: Jacob Bethell opens up on first encounter with Virat Kohli
shared his excitement about being part of the prominent team that includes former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Bethell, acquired by RCB for ₹2.60 crore during the mega auction, is familiar to ...
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IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?
IMAGE: Virat Kohli boasts of an impressive captaincy record, having led RCB in 143 matches -- the second-longest tenure as IPL captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.
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‘Virat Kohli will get a century for sure’: Ex-RCB star backs struggling India batter to come good in Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli may have been struggling with the bat in recent times, but his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Chris Gayle reckoned that the star India batter will return to form ...
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RCB to announce new captain, three players in contention: Reports
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Final Squad for IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma ...
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Virat Kohli to be given RCB’s captaincy yet again? Franchise COO gives update
Virat Kohli is the third-most experienced captain in the history of IPL. He has led RCB in 143 matches, with a win percentage of 48.56. He had even led RCB to final in the 2016 edition ...
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RCB To Reveal Captain Today: Will Kohli Take Over Or New Era Under Patidar Will Begin?
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to announce its captain for the upcoming season on Thursday with star batter Virat Kohli ... (More Cricket News) Kohli was the RCB captain ...
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RCB Team 2025 Players List, Price: Check Complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad and Overview
As fans anticipate another star-studded lineup, the big question remains: Who will lead RCB in 2025? Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2025 Squad: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya ...
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RCB star and Virat Kohli’s teammate ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025, participation in IPL 2025 in doubt too?
The England all-rounder, who was bought by Virat Kohli’s RCB in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year for Rs 2.6 crore, had impressed on his maiden Test tour of New Zealand last year with three ...