Karthik's All-Time RCB 11: Rajat Patidar Captain, Virat Kohli Not! Big Surprises
N
News18•13-03-2026, 23:18
Karthik's All-Time RCB 11: Rajat Patidar Captain, Virat Kohli Not! Big Surprises
•Dinesh Karthik unveiled his all-time Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 11 ahead of IPL 2026, featuring several surprising selections.
•Rajat Patidar, with only four years at RCB, was named captain over Virat Kohli, a decision Karthik attributed to Patidar's impact and the 2025 title win.
•The team includes Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli (as batter), and AB de Villiers, forming a strong batting core.
•Newer players like Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper) and Krunal Pandya were picked for their recent impact and pivotal roles, especially in the 2025 season.
•Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, and Josh Hazlewood complete the bowling attack, with Hazlewood's 2025 success and Siraj's volume of wickets highlighted.
