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REVEALED! Why Virat Kohli DECLINED Offer to Captain RCB in IPL 2025?
Virat Kohli has been a part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL franchise since it's inception. He has also led the side from 2013 to 2021. Unfortunately, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru still remain one of the few franchises to win an IPL crown.
Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy to focus on batting: Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli himself would have opted out of RCB captaincy, prioritising his batting. He backs Rajat Patidar's appointment, highlighting reduced expectations and a fresh leadership approach ahead of the IPL 2025 season.
Did Virat Kohli decline RCB captaincy? Srikkanth opines
Indian cricket icon, Kris Srikkanth, has hinted that Virat Kohli may have personally decided against taking up the captaincy of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) again for the upcoming IPL season. The decision was probably made to focus on his batting.
Virat Kohli doesn't need captaincy title to lead: RCB director ahead of IPL 2025 season
Soon after the announcement, RCB released a video of Virat Kohli congratulating Rajat Patidar and pledging his support to the 31-year-old.
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,
Who is Rajat Patidar, RCB new captain for IPL 2025
Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025, marking a significant milestone in his journey from an unsold player to leading one of the most high-profile franchises in the tournament.
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,
Regardless Of What Happens...: Virat Kohli's 'Request' To RCB Fans Over Rajat Patidar's Appointment
Virat Kohli sent a special message for Rajat Patidar after the 31-year-old was not named the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the 2025 season. Kohli is the longest-serving player and captain of the franchise.
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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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 ...
Kohli returns as India wins toss and bats in 2nd ODI against England
Virat Kohli has returned from a knee injury as England won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second ODI at the ...
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Gill hits century as India build towards big total
Shubman Gill loves to bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad - the home ground for his current IPL franchise Gujarat Titans. Across all formats in International & domestic cricket at the venue, ...