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In a bold and unexpected move, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed 31-year-old middle-order batter Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made at a grand event at the KSCA on Thursday (February 13), marking a fresh chapter for the franchise. Who is Rajat Patidar? Rajat Patidar is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-handed middle-order batsman. He has been a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has also represented Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket . Known for his ability to play spin and pace well, Patidar made headlines with a stunning century in the IPL 2022 playoffs. His consistent performances earned him a retained spot in RCB's squad, and in a surprising move, he has now been appointed as the captain for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. A New Leader for a New Era With the release of former skipper Faf du Plessis, RCB found themselv...

The right-handed batsman Rajat Patidar has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for a price of INR 20 lakh. The 28-year-old, who had previously represented RCB four times, will replace the injured Luvnith Sisodia for the remainder of the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL).  Patidar has so far played 31 T20s and has scored 861 runs with the help of 7 half-centuries. Meanwhile, RCB have played their two matches so far this season – winning and losing a game each, will next take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 5.