'If your idol backs you, you don't need anything more': Rajat Patidar on Virat Kohli's support‎

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.