RCB's new captain Rajat Patidar's net worth: Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The franchise made the official announcement on February 13 at a special event at the KSCA. The 31-year-old middle-order batter, who started his IPL career in 2021, has now emerged as a key player for the team.
"Last year I spoke to Mo and he asked if I wanted to captain RCB. I told him that I would prefer leading the state team first. When I found out that there is a discussion between me and Virat for the captaincy, I was pleased that what I was doing was working. I can't quite explain that feeling.", said Rajat.
He further speaks about his captaincy, "If I talk about my way of captaincy, I am aware of the matches but not expressive. I feel like giving players the support is what I need to do. We have a group of leaders and their ideas will help in my growth and that of the team."
Born on June 1, 1993, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Rajat Patidar began his cricket journey as an off-spinner before transitioning into a top-order batter. His domestic career gained momentum when he debuted in the Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh in the 2015-16 season.
Patidar's breakthrough came in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy, where he scored 713 runs, becoming the highest scorer for his team. His performances led him to the IPL, where he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2021. Though his debut season was modest, he made a mark in IPL 2022 when he smashed an unbeaten 112 in the Eliminator match against Lucknow Super Giants.
Patidar's consistency earned him a place in the Indian national team. He made his Test debut for India against England in 2024 and continues to rise in international cricket.
Rajat Patidar's net worth is estimated to be between Rs 16-17 crore, reported in Times Now. His earnings come from IPL contracts, domestic cricket, endorsements, and his BCCI contract. In 2024, he secured a Grade C contract with the BCCI, which provides him with an annual salary of Rs 1 crore.
His IPL salary has grown significantly, making him one of the top-paid players in RCB for the 2025 season.
Rajat Patidar resides in a lavish home in Indore with his family. While he has kept details about his car collection private, he has been spotted driving a Hyundai i20.
Patidar's stellar performances have made him a sought-after name in the advertising world. He has a major endorsement deal with Sareen Sports, a leading sports equipment brand. Given his growing influence, more sponsorship deals are expected in the future.
In 2022, Rajat Patidar got engaged but postponed his wedding to focus on his cricket career. However, according to the website MYKhel, he is married to Gunjan Patidar. Although he keeps his personal life private, fans speculated about his marriage after he shared an engagement photo on Instagram. In August 2023, he posted a picture with a woman on a beach in Bali, leading to widespread assumptions that she was his wife. However, Patidar has not publicly spoken about his married life, maintaining the privacy he prefers.
Virat Kohli, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, has extended warm wishes to Rajat Patidar. In a video message he said, The batter deserves this opportunity to lead RCB. He further said, "¡°Rajat, firstly, I want to congratulate you," Kohli said. ¡°Wish you all the very best. Thank you for the way you have grown in this franchise and the way you have performed. You have really made a place in the hearts of all the fans of RCB all over India. And they get really excited to watch you play. So, this is very well deserved. And to tell you that myself and the other team members will be right behind you. And you will have all our support to grow into this role," said Kohli in a video message at the press conference."
¡°Of course, it's a big responsibility. I've done this for many years. And Faf's done it for the last few years. And to be seen as the guy who will take this franchise forward, I'm sure it's a huge honour for you. And I'm very, very happy for you. You have earned the right to be in this position. And I'm sure you'll grow from strength to strength. I've seen Rajat evolve as a player over the last couple of years. He's got the chance to play for India," Kohli said.
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