Rajat Patidar has delivered impressive performances in the middle order over the years, but leading a franchise with a legacy of big names like Virat Kohli comes with immense expectations. Ahead of the season opener, Aakash Chopra said that this is a massive opportunity for Patidar to establish himself as a long-term leader for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached three finals in the IPL, but they have not yet lifted the trophy. Last season, they made a stunning comeback, winning seven of their last eight matches, but fell short in the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.
'RCB have a legacy of good captains' - Aakash Chopra
He noted, “They have a legacy of good captains. Don’t think about what Virat Kohli would have done. When a player of such huge stature is part of the team, you look towards him. He has also captained this team for eight overs. So, you suddenly think about what Virat would have done in a particular situation.”
Make your own way, don’t follow Virat Kohli: Aakash Chopra's suggestion to Rajat Patidar
Chopra believes that the upcoming IPL 2025 is a defining moment for Patidar. If he manages to lead RCB to their first-ever IPL title, it would be a historic achievement and cement his place as a prominent leader in Indian cricket.
He signed off by saying, “There would be a lot of pressure on you if you go with that thinking because you will never chart your own course. It’s important to make your own way. Virat Kohli is a part of that team; you don’t have to captain like Virat Kohli. So, opportunities for him. He can actually create history. If he does what has not happened to date—wow.”
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