Virat Kohli (L) and Rajat Patidar© X (Twitter)
Indian celebrity Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to steer the aspect for a very long time. Kohli, who has been with RCB since IPL’s inception in 2008, led the franchise for greater than a decade and stays its face. Patidar has succeeded Faf du Plessis as captain with the South African shifting to Delhi Capitals this season. “This man goes to steer you for a very long time. He’s going to do an incredible job. He has received the whole lot that’s required (to succeed),” Kohli mentioned in his handle to RCB’s loyal followers on the group’s Unbox occasion right here on Monday.
RCB have by no means gained the IPL however Kohli stays hopeful.
“It feels wonderful to be again. The joy and happiness is like each different season. I’ve been right here for 18 years and completely love RCB. We’ve a tremendous squad this time round. Lot of expertise within the group. I’m personally very enthusiastic about this season,” Kohli added.
This will likely be Kohli’s first IPL after retiring from T20 Internationals.
Patidar, standing subsequent to Kohli, mentioned it was an honour to steer RCB.
“Legends like Virat bhai, Ab de Villiers, Chris Gayle have performed for RCB. I grew up watching them. From the beginning I’ve liked the franchise rather a lot. I’m extra glad that I received a brand new position to steer one of many largest groups (in T20 cricket),” mentioned Patidar, who has additionally performed for India.
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