India, Feb. 13 -- There were speculations about Virat Kohli returning as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, but the franchise, in an official announcement, confirmed Rajat Patidar as their leader ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. And no one was happier than Kohli himself. The former RCB and India captain said he would be right behind Patidar and provide all the guidance that the right-handed batter needs to lay hands on that elusive IPL title.

"Rajat, firstly I want to congratulate you. Wish you all the very best. Thank you for the way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed. You have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India. And they get really excited to watch you pl...