Virat Kohli don’t want to be captain of RCB for IPL 2025 – exclusive story behind it

by Dr. AK Rana

The cricketing world is in disbelief! Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025. And why is it shocking? Because everyone—RCB fans, cricket enthusiasts, and even rivals—expected one man to take charge again: Virat Kohli.

Yet, here we are. The RCB selectors had the audacity to consider both Kohli and Patidar for the role—and then chose Patidar?

“A Young Captain for the Future” – Really?

Some will argue that this is a long-term vision, just like Mumbai Indians picking Hardik Pandya. But what “future” are we talking about here? This is the IPL, not a national team grooming a captain for a decade. Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play for at least five more years—so why think beyond that now? Will changing captains magically help RCB win? Absolutely not.

Removal of Virat Kohli—The First Wrong Move

Let’s rewind a bit. Virat Kohli stepping down from India’s captaincy was his choice (not his choice?), but RCB taking away his leadership? That’s an entirely different issue.

If a team loses, is it always the captain’s fault? And if they win, it’s because the squad was great? That’s not how cricket works! Anyone who has watched Kohli on the field knows how aggressive, passionate, and electrifying he is. He’s the power source of RCB. Yet, the management blamed him while assembling chaotic squads in the auctions?

And who decided Kohli can never captain RCB again? Where is that rule written?

You brought in Faf du Plessis, made him captain, and we all saw that every decision was made in consultation with Kohli. So why not just give Kohli the leadership? The hypocrisy is unreal.

RCB: A Team with A Fanbase Larger Than Their Trophy Cabinet

Every IPL season, teams like CSK, MI, and KKR lift the trophy—some multiple times. RCB? Zero trophies. And yet, they have one of the strongest fanbases in cricket.

Virat Kohli has given everything to RCB. From the Chris Gayle era to the ABD days to now with Faf, he has carried this franchise. And despite coming close several times, the trophy has always slipped away.

Was it just bad luck in the past? Maybe. But in the last 3-4 years, it’s been bad decision-making.

RCB chokes at auctions. Do they even have a strategy? They let go of players, try new combinations every year, and then expect miracles. You need a good car to win in Formula 1, and you need a well-balanced squad to win in the IPL. But RCB? They rely on one man—Kohli—and then blame him when things go wrong.

Why Would Virat Kohli Even Want This Captaincy?

Let’s be real. With this kind of management and squad-building, even Kohli might not want to be captain anymore. Why take the blame for a team that lacks depth?

And yet, despite all this, Kohli remains loyal. RCB is his home. He will give his heart and soul in every match, play every ball with passion, and probably end the season in heartbreak—again.

Would Virat Kohli want to captain RCB? Yes. But is it his decision? No.

Will he hold grudges? No. He will respect and support Patidar like the leader he is.