Virat Kohli was set to be sacked as RCB captain in 2019, reveals ex IPL-teammate
"Yes, I think he was. I'm quite sure he was," Moeen said when asked whether Parthiv Patel had been considered for the RCB captaincy."In the final year when Gary Kirsten was there-after the first year, I believe-Parthiv was in line to become captain. He had a brilliant cricketing brain," Moeen added."That was the talk at the time. I don't know what happened or why it didn't materialise, but I'm sure he was seriously considered for the role." After leading RCB to the final in 2016, Kohli struggled to replicate that success in the following seasons. The team failed to reach the playoffs for three consecutive years, finishing last in both 2017 and 2019, and managing only a sixth-place finish in 2018. While Kohli's batting remained a mainstay for the side, his captaincy came under scrutiny after two bottom-placed finishes in three years, following the heartbreak of the 2016 final.However, RCB staged a resurgence in 2020, reaching the playoffs as Kohli's partnership with coach Simon Katich began to bear fruit.Following Kohli's departure from the role after the 2021 season, RCB handed the captaincy to Faf du Plessis. The team maintained a level of consistency in subsequent seasons. Their long wait for a maiden IPL title finally ended earlier this year under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. Kohli played a pivotal role in the 2025 title-winning campaign-mentoring Rajat on the field while letting his bat do the talking, amassing 657 runs in 15 matches.Parthiv Patel, meanwhile, did not feature in the IPL after the 2019 season. The former India wicketkeeper retired with 2,848 runs from 139 matches, having won titles with both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Renowned for his astute cricketing mind, Parthiv joined Gujarat Titans as a mentor in 2025 and made an immediate impact in the role.- EndsTrending Reel
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