RCB Prioritizes Long-Term Leadership Stability Over Reinstating Virat Kohli as Captain

Virat Kohli, who captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2011 to 2023, stepped down after IPL 2023. Following a leadership reset, RCB appointed Rajat Patidar as captain, leading the team to its first IPL title. RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, stated Kohli remains willing to lead but emphasized prioritizing long-term stability over reverting to Kohli's captaincy, highlighting the franchise's focus on future leadership beyond individual players.