‘He has got the whole lot’: Virat Kohli backs Rajat Patidar to lead RCB for years | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (Image credit score: BCCI/IPL)

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli has thrown his full help behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s (RCB) newly-appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, calling him the long run chief of the franchise. Kohli, the face of RCB because the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and their captain for greater than a decade, expressed his confidence in Patidar’s means to take the crew ahead.
Speaking at RCB’s Unbox occasion on Monday, Kohli addressed the loyal followers of the franchise with phrases of encouragement for Patidar.
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“The guy who is going to come next is the guy who’s going to lead you for a long time. So, give him all the love you can. He’s an amazing talent; he’s a great player; we have all seen that. He has got a great head on his shoulders, and he will do a great job for this amazing franchise and take the team forward. He has got everything that’s required,” Kohli mentioned with conviction.
Patidar, who has succeeded South African star Faf du Plessis as RCB captain, has earned excessive reward from Kohli, who stays hopeful that the franchise will lastly clinch its maiden IPL title. Despite being some of the well-liked groups within the league, RCB have by no means lifted the coveted trophy.

“It feels amazing to be back. The excitement and happiness is like every other season. I have been here for 18 years and absolutely love RCB. We have an amazing squad this time around. A lot of talent in the team. I am personally very excited about this season,” Kohli added.
Patidar additionally expressed his gratitude and willpower to stay up to the expectations.
“Legends like Virat bhai, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle have played for RCB. I grew up watching them. From the start, I have loved the franchise a lot. I am more happy that I got a new role to lead one of the biggest teams in T20 cricket,” mentioned Patidar, who has additionally donned the Indian jersey.