India, Aug. 23 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's success on the pitch in IPL 2025 stemmed as much from a cohesive and quality unit on the field as it did from a well-prepared and cohesive backroom staff. This began with coach Andy Flower and director of cricket Mo Babat - but with the big decision of which player should be given captaincy ahead of the season, it also came down on the shoulders of Rajat Patidar.

In an interview with Cricbuzz, Babat provided a behind-the-scenes look at what went into the thought of Patidar as captain. It was a decision which followed a lot of speculation regarding whether Virat Kohli might take up the mantle, or if the team might look elsewhere. Ultimately, it was only after the sign off from the RCB and In...