{"id":59893,"date":"2025-02-13T10:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=59893"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:42:17","slug":"rajat-patidar-named-captain-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-for-ipl-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/rajat-patidar-named-captain-of-royal-challengers-bangalore-for-ipl-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajat Patidar Named Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore for IPL 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)<\/strong> has announced Rajat Patidar<\/strong> as their captain for the upcoming IPL season, set to begin on March 21<\/strong>. Patidar, who was retained by the franchise ahead of last year\u2019s mega auction, brings leadership experience to the team, having captained Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20)<\/strong> and the Vijay Hazare Trophy (ODI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Patidar\u2019s Leadership Experience<\/strong>
    The 31-year-old right-hander<\/strong>, who joined RCB in 2022<\/strong>, had a standout season leading Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> to the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy<\/strong>. Despite losing to Mumbai<\/strong> by five wickets in the final, Patidar\u2019s leadership was widely recognized. He was also the second-highest run-scorer<\/strong> in the tournament, amassing 428 runs<\/strong> from 10 matches<\/strong> at an impressive average of 61<\/strong> and a strike rate of 186.08<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Speculation Around Virat Kohli\u2019s Role<\/strong>
    Before the official announcement, there had been speculation that Virat Kohli<\/strong> might return as the captain of RCB. Kohli, who captained the team from 2013 to 2021<\/strong>, enjoyed a successful tenure<\/strong>, leading RCB in 143 matches<\/strong>, which is the second-longest captaincy stint in IPL history, only behind MS Dhoni<\/strong> of Chennai Super Kings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kohli\u2019s Support for Patidar<\/strong>
    Following Patidar\u2019s appointment, Virat Kohli<\/strong> congratulated him in a video statement<\/strong> shared by RCB. Kohli expressed his support, saying, \u201cMyself and the other team members will be right behind you, Rajat<\/strong>. The way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed, you\u2019ve made a place in the hearts of all RCB fans. This is very well deserved.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Patidar\u2019s appointment comes as a new chapter for RCB, with the team looking to build on his leadership and continue their pursuit of an IPL title<\/strong> under his captaincy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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