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'One More Betrayal': Social Media Taken By Storm As RCB Picks Rajat Patidar Over Virat Kohli

Soumyajit Dutta

Rajat Patidar was chosen the captain of RCB [Source: @SportsTodayofc/X.com]Rajat Patidar was chosen the captain of RCB [Source: @SportsTodayofc/X.com]

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sent shockwaves through the IPL universe on Thursday by appointing Rajat Patidar as their new captain for the 2025 season, ending weeks of speculation over leadership. 

The decision marks a seismic shift for the franchise, which had been helmed by Virat Kohli  and Faf du Plessis for over a decade. While Patidar’s elevation reflects RCB’s gamble on fresh strategies, the louder story emerged on social media, where fans overwhelmingly cheered the move to relieve Kohli of captaincy duties.

Kohli, RCB’s longest-serving skipper, led the team to three playoff finishes but famously never clinched the IPL trophy despite his individual heroics. While his passion and loyalty made him a fan favourite, his captaincy often drew criticism for tactical blunders and an inability to rally the team in crunch moments. 

Twitter Drama Unfolds After Patidar Takes Reins

Within minutes of the announcement, fans took to social media and a flood of mixed reactions came in. While some reacted in the favour of the decision, some sided with Virat Kohli since, he was one of the frontrunners for the position this year. Here's a look at how netizens reacted to the news:








Is This A Blessing In Disguise For RCB?

RCB’s decision signals a clear break from their star-driven past. While Kohli and Du Plessis delivered moments of brilliance, their tenures were defined by near-misses. Patidar’s appointment aligns with the franchise’s renewed focus on grooming Indian leadership, a trend mirrored by Kolkata Knight Riders (Shreyas Iyer) and Delhi Capitals (Rishabh Pant). 

For Kohli, this could be a blessing in disguise. Freed from tactical duties, he’ll likely open the batting, mirroring his 2024 role where he amassed 741 runs.