WPL: Kohli Sends Warm Wishes to RCB Women's Team Before Match Against Gujarat Giants
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Synopsis
Virat Kohli has expressed his support for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's team ahead of their WPL 2025 season opener against Gujarat Giants. He encourages them to build on last year's success and enjoy the fan support. RCB has also made player adjustments ahead of this pivotal tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Virat Kohli wishes RCB women's team luck for WPL 2025.
- Smriti Mandhana leads the team as defending champions.
- RCB has signed Nuzhat Parween as a replacement player.
- Rajat Patidar appointed as captain for IPL 2025 season.
- Kohli expresses confidence in Patidar's leadership.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (NationPress) Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star, Virat Kohli, has sent his warmest wishes to the women's team of the franchise ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season.
Led by Smriti Mandhana, the team enters the tournament as the reigning champions and will kick off their campaign against the Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on Friday.
In a video released by RCB on X, Kohli encouraged the team to maintain their momentum this season and to fully express themselves on the field.
"I want to extend my best wishes to the women's team for the upcoming WPL season. What you accomplished last year was incredible, and I hope you can keep that momentum going into this tournament as well. The talent is abundant, as we witnessed last year. With the pressure of being defending champions off your shoulders, I’m confident you will go out there, enjoy the game, and feel the love from fans across India. I wish you all the best for the season ahead," Kohli stated.
Before the tournament opener, RCB announced the signing of Nuzhat Parween as a replacement for the injured Asha Sobhana. Parween, a wicketkeeper from Railways, has played 5 T20Is for India and will join RCB at her base price of Rs 30 lakh.
On Thursday, RCB appointed Rajat Patidar as the captain of their men's team for the IPL 2025 season. Kohli, the former captain of RCB, endorsed Patidar’s selection and acknowledged that he has earned this position.
"Your growth within the franchise and your performances have truly endeared you to RCB fans all over India. They look forward to watching you play. This recognition is well-deserved. Myself and the other team members will fully support you," Kohli commented in a video shared by the franchise.
"Taking on this role is a significant responsibility. I have led for many years, and Faf has done so for the past few years. Being viewed as the individual to drive this franchise forward is a tremendous honor for you. You’ve worked hard to reach this position, and I am sure you will continue to grow stronger," Kohli added.
