Sun Apr 13 14:30:00 UTC 2025: **Kohli’s Outburst at Patidar Sparks Controversy After RCB Loss**
Bengaluru, April 12, 2025 – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, sparking controversy after a video surfaced showing Virat Kohli expressing his anger at RCB captain Rajat Patidar’s on-field decisions.
The video, which went viral on social media, shows Kohli visibly frustrated during the match, particularly with Patidar’s field placements. A heated exchange between Kohli and coach Dinesh Karthik was also witnessed, with Kohli reportedly criticizing Patidar for ignoring the advice of senior players and making poor tactical decisions, especially during the 15th and 16th overs. Kohli’s anger escalated further after a costly 22-run over bowled by Josh Hazlewood.
Following the match, Karthik attributed the loss partly to the challenging pitch, stating that despite requests for a more batsman-friendly wicket, the pitch favored neither batsmen nor bowlers, hindering the free-flowing nature expected of a T20 match. He expressed hope that discussions with the curators would lead to improvements.
The incident has raised questions about the dynamics within the RCB team, with social media buzzing about whether the new captain, Patidar, is respecting the input of experienced players like Kohli. The debate centers on the balance between captaincy authority and the experience of senior players. The incident adds an extra layer of drama to an already exciting IPL season.
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