IPL, RCB and Virat Kohli

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,
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Virat Kohli holds the record for leading RCB in the most IPL games. He first captained the team in 2011 in Vettori’s absence and was appointed as the full-time captain in the 2013 season.
IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar have emerged as the leading candidates for the role of RCB captain for IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli backs Rajat Patidar as RCB's captain
Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made by Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower.
RCB New Captain: Virat Kohli Unlikely; Rajat Patidar Emerges as Frontrunner to Lead in IPL 2025, Krunal Pandya Dark Horse
Amid all the speculation that Virat Kohli may return as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025, but that is unlikely to happen.
RCB Captain Announcement LIVE IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar becomes new skipper, Virat Kohli pledges total support
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as its captain for the upcoming season starting March 21. Patidar was among RCB's retained players before last year's mega auction and has the experience of leading Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) and Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI).
RCB announce Rajat Patidar as new captain for IPL 2025; Virat Kohli says whole team is behind the new skipper
Rajat Patidar has been named the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the IPL 2025 season. He will take over from Faf du Plessis, who led RCB between 2022 and 2024.
IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar named new RCB captain, Virat Kohli backs call
Royal Challengers Bengaluru decided to name Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the IPL 2025 season. Patidar became RCB's 8th captain in their IPL history and replaced Faf du Plessis.
Rajat Patidar appointed new RCB captain for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025, which begins on March 21. The development was contrary to wide expectation that Virat Kohli would lead RCB again after they did not retain Faf du Plessis,
Virat Kohli makes a special appeal to fans for RCB's new captain Rajat Patidar
Virat Kohli shared a supportive message for Rajat Patidar, who was appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025. Praising Patidar's growth and performances, Kohli assured him of the team's full backing and urged fans to support the new captain.
Why Virat Kohli wasn't made RCB captain for IPL 2025 despite being 'an option': 'We met him in Ahmedabad this week…'
RCB chose Rajat Patidar to be their captain for IPL 2025 and beyond, ending all speculations about Virat Kohli would return to that role.
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Virat Kohli set to secure History in IPL 2025: 1st Indian to reach this MIGHTY achievement
As the 2025 season of IPL comes by, Virat Kohli might be in for a historic achievement, as he might become the first and only ...
Mo Bobat: 'Virat doesn't need a captaincy title to lead'
"Faf has lent on him quite a lot and we're pretty sure that Rajat will be leaning on him too," RCB's director of cricket says ...
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Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who earns more from bat sticker sponsorships?
Kohli's overall bat contract is worth around INR 100 crore as per reports. He gets around INR 12.5 crore per year from MRF, his bat sponsor. On the other hand, Rohit's bat contract is around INR 4 ...
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THIS BJP MLA was first to dismiss Virat Kohli in IPL, His name is…
New Delhi: Virat Kohli, one of the biggest names in world ... Over the years, Kohli has steadily risen to become the highest run-scorer in IPL history, amassing 8004 runs in the tournament ...