{"id":237917,"date":"2025-02-13T09:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/very-well-deserved-virat-kohli-faf-du-plessis-back-new-rcb-captain-rajat-patidar-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:09:16","slug":"very-well-deserved-virat-kohli-faf-du-plessis-back-new-rcb-captain-rajat-patidar-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/very-well-deserved-virat-kohli-faf-du-plessis-back-new-rcb-captain-rajat-patidar-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Very well deserved&#8217;: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis back new RCB captain Rajat Patidar | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-118207680,imgsize-37002,width-400,resizemode-4\/118207680.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;Very well deserved&#8217;: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis back new RCB captain Rajat Patidar | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;Very well deserved&#8217;: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis back new RCB captain Rajat Patidar | Cricket News &#8211; The Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"_s30J clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Rajat Patidar (L) was appointed RCB captain, taking over from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis.\">Rajat Patidar (L) was appointed RCB captain, taking over from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/virat-kohli\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Virat Kohli<\/a> extended his congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/top-stories\/rajat-patidar-appointed-royal-challengers-bengaluru-captain\/articleshow\/118203912.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rajat Patidar on his appointment as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/a> through a video shared on the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ipl\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">IPL<\/a> team&#8217;s social media platforms on Thursday.<br \/>&#8220;Firstly, I want to congratulate you and wish you all the best. You have really made a place in the hearts of all the RCB fans throughout the years. This is very well deserved. Myself and the other team members will be there always to support you,&#8221; said Kohli.<br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@toisports\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a><br \/>&#8220;Its a huge honour for you. I am very happy for you. He&#8217;s evolved, his game has improved many levels. He has led the state team. He has shown what it takes to lead the franchise. I request fans to show him support, and know he will do what is best for the team. Regardless of what happens, what is most important is the team and the franchise,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>There had been widespread speculation about Kohli potentially returning to the captain&#8217;s role for the upcoming season. However, the former <!-- -->RCB captain<!-- --> passed on the opportunity and backed Rajat to take over the role.<br \/>Kohli previously served as captain for nine years before stepping down, with <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/faf-du-plessis\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Faf du Plessis<\/a> taking over the leadership responsibilities for the past three seasons.<\/p>\n<p>RCB&#8217;s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, confirmed that Kohli was indeed considered for the captaincy position for <!-- -->IPL 2025<!-- -->.<br \/>&#8220;Of course, Virat was an option. We know the fans would have leaned towards Virat, but he doesn&#8217;t need a title to lead. Leadership is one of his strongest assets. He sets the tone with his energy. Faf leaned on him, Andy and I lean on him, and I&#8217;m sure Rajat will too. He had a lot of energy and excitement for this decision, he was pleased for Rajat. It&#8217;s brilliant to know he&#8217;s right behind it,&#8221; said Bobat.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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