IPL 2025: The 18th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) is about to start and all preparations for it are almost complete. The first match of this year will be played on March 22 between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In the new season of IPL, all eyes will once again be on RCB. This is the franchise for which many legendary players have played so far, but the team has failed to win the trophy so far. This time there has been a big change for the team. Rajat Patidar will take over the captaincy of RCB in the new season.
1. Rajat Patidar got a chance after the departure of Faf du Plessis
Before the mega auction of IPL 2025, RCB released its former captain Faf du Plessis. After this the team was looking for a new captain. This time the franchise expressed confidence in young batsman Rajat Patidar and made him the new captain of the team.
After Rajat Patidar became the captain, the expectations and enthusiasm of RCB fans have increased. Patidar has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket and IPL in recent years. Under his leadership, the team will enter the field with new enthusiasm.
2. Virat Kohli called Patidar a great captain
In this season of IPL, RCB organized an ‘unbox event’ for its fans, in which Virat Kohli praised Rajat Patidar a lot. Kohli said,
“Rajat Patidar is a fantastic player and has the potential to take the team forward. I appeal to all the fans to give Patidar lots of love and support. He is a talented cricketer and will do a great job for the team. He has everything that a captain needs.”
Kohli also said that he is very excited about this season. He said that he has been associated with RCB for 18 years and he feels very attached to this team. This time he has high expectations from the team because there is tremendous talent in the team.
3. Rajat Patidar expressed happiness over captaincy
Rajat Patidar expressed his happiness on being made the new captain of RCB and said that it is like a dream come true for him. He said,
“I have grown up watching legends like Virat bhai, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle play for RCB. It is a matter of pride for me that I have got the opportunity to lead one of the biggest teams in T20 cricket.”
Patidar said that he has liked the RCB franchise for a long time and now it is a golden opportunity for him to lead the team to success.
4. RCB’s target in IPL 2025
This time RCB will want to rectify its old mistakes in IPL 2025 and will enter the field with the intention of fulfilling the dream of winning the trophy. The team performed well last season, but could not win the trophy.
The team has a strong squad this time, which includes experienced players like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Siraj. At the same time, the team will get new energy under the leadership of young captain Rajat Patidar.
RCB’s potential strengths:
- Top order batting: Batsmen like Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell will strengthen the top order of the team.
- Bowling Attack: The team’s bowling attack will be strong under the leadership of Mohammed Siraj.
- Captaincy: New captain Rajat Patidar’s aggressive captaincy will inspire the team.
RCB fans have high expectations from the team this time in IPL 2025. The team will make a new beginning under the leadership of new captain Rajat Patidar. Patidar’s confidence will also increase with the praise and support of Virat Kohli. RCB’s goal will be to win the trophy this time and fans hope that the team’s dream will come true.
