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Did CSK Take a Dig at RCB’s New Captain Rajat Patidar? Chennai Super Kings’ Post Sparks Speculation

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen its first major controversy, and it’s not even game time yet. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) officially announced Rajat Patidar as their new captain on February 13 (Thursday), marking a bold and unexpected decision. With Virat Kohli seemingly in pole position to reclaim the leadership role, RCB’s management instead opted for an unproven leader, making Patidar the eighth captain in franchise history.

Social media was abuzz with reactions, with RCB fans hopeful that Patidar could lead them to their first-ever IPL title. However, amidst the flood of well-wishes, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) added fuel to the rivalry, posting a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter) that many interpreted as a subtle dig at RCB’s decision.

CSK’s Post Sparks Controversy

Shortly after RCB’s official announcement, CSK posted an image featuring the captains who have led them over the years, highlighting the fact that their leadership remained largely consistent. The post prominently displayed the legendary MS Dhoni, along with Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina, who had served as stand-in captains. While Ruturaj Gaikwad was named captain ahead of IPL 2024, CSK’s emphasis on a stable leadership core led many to believe this was a veiled jab at RCB, who have frequently changed captains over the years.

This post immediately triggered speculation that CSK was mocking RCB’s captaincy shuffle and highlighting their own leadership stability in contrast. Given the intense rivalry between the two teams, the timing and choice of content left little room for coincidence. CSK has a history of trolling rival teams subtly, and this time, their target seemed clear—RCB’s unpredictability in leadership.

Rivalry Intensifies: RCB vs CSK

The CSK-RCB rivalry has always been one of the fiercest in IPL history, but since IPL 2024, the intensity has only grown.

Last season, RCB knocked CSK out of the playoff race, defeating them in a high-stakes final league match. Despite entering the season as defending champions, CSK failed to advance to the knockout stages, while RCB’s run ended after losing the eliminator. The emotions were already running high, and CSK’s latest post has only reignited the fire.

With Patidar now at the helm of RCB, the upcoming clashes between these two teams will be even more compelling. If the CSK post was indeed a dig, RCB will have extra motivation to prove their critics wrong. A lot is riding on Patidar’s captaincy, as RCB fans are desperate for an IPL trophy, and the pressure will be immense.

CSK’s Stability vs. RCB’s Constant Change

One of the key differences between CSK and RCB over the years has been their approach to leadership. While CSK has remained loyal to their core group, building stability and long-term leadership under Dhoni, RCB has seen frequent changes, with Patidar now becoming the eighth captain in franchise history.

This inconsistency has often been cited as a reason for RCB’s lack of IPL titles, whereas CSK’s consistent leadership has played a huge role in their multiple championships. CSK’s latest post, intentionally or not, subtly reinforces this narrative.

Delhi Capitals & KKR Yet to Announce Captains

While RCB has made their captaincy decision, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) remain undecided.

Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, both franchises made bold moves by letting go of their previous captains. KKR released Shreyas Iyer, who has since joined Punjab Kings, while DC parted ways with Rishabh Pant, who is set to lead Lucknow Super Giants.

As speculation grows, KL Rahul has emerged as a strong contender to lead DC. Meanwhile, KKR may turn to Venkatesh Iyer or Ajinkya Rahane to captain the squad as they defend their IPL 2025 title.

A Mind Game Before the Battle?

With IPL 2025 around the corner, it appears that the mind games have already begun. Whether CSK’s post was an innocent celebration of their own leadership legacy or a calculated dig at RCB, it has undoubtedly added extra spice to an already fiery rivalry.

As Rajat Patidar prepares to lead RCB for the first time, he’ll not only have the weight of expectations but also a point to prove. If CSK’s post was indeed a psychological tactic, it remains to be seen how Patidar and his team respond on the field.

The RCB-CSK clashes in IPL 2025 just got even more explosive—and fans can’t wait to see how it all unfolds! Will Patidar rise to the occasion and silence the doubters, or will CSK’s consistency yet again prove to be the difference? One thing is certain—this rivalry just got a whole lot more personal.

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