Rajat Patidar credits Virat Kohli for his successful captaincy of RCB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar says the support of Virat Kohli was instrumental in his transition to the leadership role. Patidar, who admired Kohli as an idol throughout his career, noted that the veteran player provided significant guidance both on and off the field. This mentorship helped manage the high expectations associated with leading the franchise. Under his guidance, the team secured back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026. Patidar is now the third captain in the history of the league to record consecutive championship wins, joining MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the accomplishment. The franchise ended an 18-year trophy drought under his leadership during the 2025 season.
- •Rajat Patidar guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
- •The 2025 championship ended an 18-year wait for a trophy for the franchise.
- •Patidar is the third captain to win back-to-back IPL titles after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
- •Virat Kohli provided mentorship to Patidar regarding team leadership and individual preparation.
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"Rajat Patidar quickly showed why the franchise trusted him with the captaincy. Under his leadership, RCB won their first IPL title in 2025, ending an 18-year wait for the trophy. The team then defended the title in 2026. Patidar became only the third captain to win consecutive IPL titles, joining MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
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