Ever since Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), a debate has emerged on who will take the captain, especially FAF Du Plessis by Franchise After releasing. KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer increased speculation when RCB did not invoke RCB aggressively chased any captaincy option during the IPL 2025 auction.
Three months later, when was the baton finally passed RCB Madhya Pradesh batsman announced Silver Thursday afternoon as his new captain at an event in Bengaluru. But what went wrong with the former captain Virat KohliWho was always involved in the discussion for the new captain for the new season?
“To choose, you know, whether we have gone Indians or was an important discussion point for us abroad. We felt very strongly that an Indian captain was better. This is nothing against any foreign option, ”RCB Director Mo Bobat of Cricket told the media.
“Mainly because it is mainly an Indian competition on Indian pitches against Indian players. So someone who has got that local knowledge and insight is really really helpful for us. So, look, a lot of options, ”he said.
During the announcement, Mo Bobat revealed that he and head coach Andy Flower first met Virat Kohli in Ahmedabad during India vs England 3 ODI, where Rajat Patidar was selected.
“Of course, Virat was an option. I know that fans may have bowed towards Virat in the first example, but we have seen a lot for silver. See, my point on Virat will be that Virat does not require a captaincy title to lead. I think the leadership, as we all have seen, is one of their strongest trend. For us, even with the captain of the FAF last year, we saw every bit from it.
“He was so impressive and so important for us, as an example, with the back, the amount of runs and the strike rate last year. He set the tone. He goes to the field,” Bobat said.
Did Virat Kohli refuse the captaincy?
Asked whether Virat Kohli denied captaincy when RCB management met him in Ahmedabad, RCB head coach Andy Flower kept his batsman’s features before removing the characteristics of India.
“In our discussion with Virat, I felt that the integrity she showed was of the highest caliber. I enjoyed talking with her. One of the things standing outside was the energy she showed with the upcoming IPL. I have received a lot of respect for Virat, even when we were struggling last year, how did he support FAF; This experience only raised my honor for me, ”said the former Zimbabwear cricketer.
