The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appointed Rajat Patidar as the team's new captain for the IPL 2025 season. After the appointment, RCB head coach Andy Flower opened up on the decision and revealed the reasoning behind Patidar's appointment for the role.
Rajat Patidar was among the contenders for the captaincy. However, with several proven performers like Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, it seemed difficult for Patidar to be given this responsibility.
But the RCB team management decided to trust the Madhya Pradesh batter, who has the experience of leading his domestic side as well. The RCB fans will be hoping for a change in the team's fortunes under Patidar.
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RCB head coach Andy Flower spoke about Rajat Patidar's elevation to the captaincy. When asked about the decision, Flower claimed that Patidar has the traits to be a leader and he was watched closely when he was leading his domestic team Madhya Pradesh this season.
"Rajat (Patidar) has the simplicity, cares about the people around him, we have closely see how he led Madhya Pradesh, we really liked it," Flower said.
?️: "Rajat has the simplicity, cares about the people around him, we have closely see how he led Madhya Pradesh, we really liked it"- Andy Flower, Head Coach #PlayBold #RCBCaptain #Rajat #RajatPatidar #IPL2025 #PatidarPattabhisheka
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2025
"Virat Kohli likes Rajat Patidar" - Andy Flower
Andy Flower even indicated that Virat Kohli likes Rajat Patidar as a player which helped in making this decision an easier one. Flower hailed Patidar'd destructive batting for the turn in RCB's fortunes last year.
"Virat (Kohli) likes Rajat (Patidar) as a player & person - that relationship will help us a lot - he was a huge part of turning the season during the last year, supporting Faf (du Plessis) and that only helped to increase my respect for him," the head coach added.
Andy flower said "Virat likes Rajat as a player & person - that relationship will help us a lot - he was a huge part of turning the season during the last year, supporting Faf and that only helped to increase my respect for him". pic.twitter.com/LJVtFiHfvi
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