Virat Kohli would have declined RCB captaincy

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 said no to RCB captaincy offer to focus on his batting: Kris Srikkanth
Virat Kohli would have said no to RCB captaincy offer to focus on his batting: Kris Srikkanth (Photo Source: Getty Images) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) named Rajat Patidar as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday,
Virat Kohli didn’t return as RCB captain for IPL 2025 because…
Mo Bobat, the team director of Royal Challengers Bangalore, clarified that although Virat Kohli will remain a key figure in the team, the captaincy for the 2025 IPL season has been handed to Rajat Patidar.
RCB Captain Announcement highlights IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar becomes new skipper, Virat Kohli pledges total support
Its time for the announcement. The event has started. Rajat Patidar is the new RCB captain for IPL 2025. He gets the blue blazer and red cap as the captain of the RCB. Andy Flower, Mo Bobat and Menon on stage alongside Patidar.
Virat Kohli effectively runs RCB, wanted Rajat Patidar to be captain: Mohammed Kaif
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif feels that Rajat Patidar would not have become the RCB captain unless Virat Kohli wanted him to be. Kaif said that the decision was taken keeping franchise's future in mind.
"He would have said, ‘I want to focus on batting’” - Former India opener’s huge statement on Virat Kohli as RCB captain for IPL 2025
Former Indian opener Kris Srikkanth believes ace batter Virat Kohli would have willingly declined the option of captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 to prioritize 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.
Virat Kohli reacts after RCB choose Rajat Patidar over him as new captain for IPL 2025: 'I’ve done it for many years…’
No one was happier than Virat Kohli himself. He promised to be right behind Rajat Patidar and provide all the guidance that he needs to take RCB to the IPL.
IPL 2025: Rajat Patidar named RCB captain as Virat Kohli declines
Check out how Rajat Patidar will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, taking over after Virat Kohli declined the captaincy, only on Crictracker.
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: 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.
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