Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming IPL season, succeeding Faf du Plessis. RCB’s head coach, Andy Flower, highlighted Patidar’s strong personality and leadership qualities as key factors in his selection as captain.
Background
Rajat Manohar Patidar, born on June 1, 1993, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is an Indian cricketer known for his right-handed batting and occasional off-spin bowling. He represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and has been a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Domestic Career: Patidar made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy on October 30, 2015. He emerged as the leading run-scorer for his team in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy season, accumulating 713 runs in eight matches.
IPL Career: Initially signed by RCB in 2021, Patidar had a modest season and was released ahead of the 2022 IPL auction. He went unsold in the 2022 auction but was later brought back by RCB as a replacement player. Patidar made a significant impact in the 2022 IPL Eliminator match against Lucknow Super Giants, scoring an unbeaten 112 off 54 balls. This innings made him the first uncapped player to score a century in the IPL playoffs.
International Career: Patidar made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India against South Africa on December 21, 2023, scoring 22 runs. He earned his Test cap on February 2, 2024, against England, contributing scores of 32 and 9 in his debut match.
Virat Kohli’s Reaction
VIRAT KOHLI CONGRATULATING RAJAT PATIDAR ON RCB CAPTAINCY.
– What a beautiful video!
pic.twitter.com/mSQcqdXjYa
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 13, 2025
Faf’s Reaction
Passing the Baton ft. Captain Faf du Plessis
Once an RCBian, always an RCBian! Former RCB Captain Faf congratulates Rajat on being named his successor at RCB, with a special request at the end that all of you would concur with.
#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #RCBCaptain #Rajat… pic.twitter.com/NJkuj71Dwn
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2025
Final Thoughts
Patidar’s journey from domestic cricket to leading an IPL franchise underscores his growth and prominence in Indian cricket.
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