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In a revelation that has stirred the IPL world, Moeen Ali, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder, disclosed that Virat Kohli came dangerously close to being sacked as RCB captain in 2019. Speaking to SportsTak, Moeen claimed that veteran Parthiv Patel was seriously considered to lead the team during Gary Kirsten's tenure as head coach.
"Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was," Moeen said when asked about Parthiv's potential captaincy.
Patel, known for his tactical acumen, had been a steady presence in the RCB camp but never captained in the IPL before retiring in 2019.
Kohli, who took over RCB captaincy full-time ...