New Delhi, March 18 -- The biggest challenge for Rajat Patidar would be to battle with his own 'insecurities' as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, felt former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. After Faf du Plessis left RCB last year, rumours were rife that Virat Kohli might return as the RCB skipper in IPL 2025.

However, to everyone's surprise, the franchise announced Rajat Patidar as the skipper of the side for the 18th season of IPL. AB de Villiers, who has spent a season with Rajat Patidar in 2021, opined that the biggest challenge for the Indian would be dealing with self-doubt while stepping into the shoes of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli.

"His biggest challenge will be insecurity, stepping in...