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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain, succeeding Faf du Plessis. The franchise made the announcement through a special video, paying tribute to past RCB leaders before unveiling Patidar as the new charioteer of the team.
Following the announcement, Patidar addressed fans on stage, expressing his gratitude and excitement. In a heartfelt speech, he said, “Hi, I am your captain, Rajat Patidar. Many legends have led RCB, and now, I feel proud to take on this role. My leadership style is calm, and I believe in assessing situations without panic. Understanding what is needed at the moment is my strength.”
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Acknowledging the experienced players in the squad, Patidar emphasized teamwork, saying, “There are many leaders in my team, both domestic and international. Their experience will support me in my leadership.”
Patidar also reflected on his journey with RCB, recalling his initial selection in 2021, followed by an uncertain period when he went unsold in the auction. “I was worried if I would get another chance. But RCB brought me back as a substitute, and that moment changed everything,” he said.
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๐จ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ - ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป, ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฟ๐ ๐จ
The journey of self-belief. That blessed feeling. This opportunity. Hear all about it from the Man of the Hour, the calm, the balanced, and extremely likeable,โฆ pic.twitter.com/6L5OdbmUDRโ Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 13, 2025
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Expressing his deep connection with the franchise and its passionate fans, he added, “RCB fans have showered me with love for the past three to four years. I feel lucky to be part of this team.”
With Patidar at the helm, RCB now looks forward to a new chapter under his leadership.
