The talismanic Virat Kohli on Thursday backed the appointment of Rajat Patidar as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new skipper, saying the batter has “earned the right to be in this position” with his consistency and discipline. Patidar, 31, replaced South African Faf du Plessis, who was released from the squad last year. 

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