Updated On: 14 February, 2025 07:35 AM IST | Bangalore | PTI
“You’ve earned the right to be in this position and I am sure you will grow from strength to strength,” he added. Patidar was among RCB’s retained players before the mega auction in November, 2024

Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli
The talismanic Virat Kohli on Thursday backed the appointment of Rajat Patidar as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new skipper, saying the batter has “earned the right to be in this position” with his consistency and discipline. Patidar, 31, replaced South African Faf du Plessis, who was released from the squad last year.