What legends couldn’t do in 17 seasons, Rajat Patidar did in one.
RCB are finally IPL champions… and the man at the helm was leading the side for the very first time.

Rajat Patidar’s quiet rise to captaincy and his dream debut season as skipper offer powerful lessons in leadership, humility, and belief:

– Leadership isn’t about status. It’s about impact.
Rajat didn’t walk in with a legacy. He walked in with clarity, calm, and conviction. And that changed everything.

– Fresh voices can break old patterns.
Sometimes, the breakthrough comes when you hand the mic to someone unburdened by history. Patidar brought perspective unclouded by past near-misses… and gave the team a clean slate.

– You don’t lead alone.
This win stands on the shoulders of those who came before — Virat, Faf, ABD, Gayle — who built the culture, carried the weight, and passed the baton. Patidar honoured that legacy, and carried it across the finish line.

– It’s not experience alone. It’s readiness that counts.
In Rajat, we saw a leader ready to listen, trust his instincts, and rise when it mattered most. That’s what made the difference.

RCB’s win is a celebration of legacy… but more importantly, of new beginnings.
Take a bow, Rajat Patidar. You reminded us all that sometimes, the right leader just needs one season.