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Irfan Pathan wants Indian team to pick Riyan Parag and Rajat Patidar in the team

Irfan Pathan wants Indian team to pick Riyan Parag and Rajat Patidar in the team

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 12, 2026 02:04 PM IST One tactical concern for the Indian team has been the number of left-handers in their top seven. On the days they had Sanju Samson, there was only one right-hander in the top three; otherwise, it became quite one-dimensional with players like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Shreyas Iyer would be the first right-hander to walk into the crease, followed by another set of left-handers. Irfan Pathan suggested Rajat Patidar and Riyan Parag for inclusion in the side. “India also needs to bring more right-handers and make them ready. We have a lot of left-handers anyway. If all are left-handers in the top seven, you have to find right-handers and make them ready. I would want to see if Rajat Patidar gets an opportunity going forward. Second, I want to see Riyan Parag. He is also a right-hander, and he also brings bowling. If he does well in domestic and A matches, then you must bring him. He can give you two overs as the …

Ruturaj Gaikwad to replace injured Virat Kohli in Afghanistan ODIs, Rajat Patidar to get called up for India A

Ruturaj Gaikwad to replace injured Virat Kohli in Afghanistan ODIs, Rajat Patidar to get called up for India A

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 4, 2026 03:12 PM IST Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to get picked as Virat Kohli’s replacement for three ODI series against Afghanistan whereas Rajat Patidar might be looked in for India A squad which will travel to Sri Lanka for tri-series involving Afghanistan. The senior selection committee will have to make last minute changes after Kohli was ruled out for Afghanistan series starting from June 14 in Dharamsala due to a hamstring injury that he picked during the IPL final on Sunday. It is learnt that Kohli has been advised a minimum of two-week rest and though he may be fit in time for the last ODI on June 20, the selectors are unlikely to include him for the series which involves only three ODIs. Gaikwad was earlier added to India A squad after Riyan Parag had gotten injured during IPL and the selection committee had added his name. The formal announcement is expected soon. Meanwhile, during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase in the final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Kohli …

RCB’s Rajat Patidar names the standout performer and a batsman who changed his mindset and there is no Virat Kohli

RCB’s Rajat Patidar names the standout performer and a batsman who changed his mindset and there is no Virat Kohli

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 1, 2026 05:56 PM IST In their successful defence of the IPL title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had several standout performances from their players, but asked to pick one, their captain Rajat Patidar has picked young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old, who walked away with plenty of accolades during the prize distribution ceremony, ended with the Orange Cap as well. Though the likes of Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam and Krunal Pandya had stellar seasons for RCB, when asked to name on standout performer on Monday, chose to name Sooryavanshi. “It’s pretty clear, you know, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Because he is so young and the way he has dominated in this tournament, he has not just played, he has dominated every bowler – top bowlers of the world. So, the way he played his shots, you know, he is amazing. Whenever I see him on the TV, the way he was clearing the rope, it was superb. So, I wish him luck for the future,” Patidar said. The RCB captain also …

Rajat Patidar Targets RCB’s Third Straight IPL Crown

Rajat Patidar Targets RCB’s Third Straight IPL Crown

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The RCB captain Rajat Patidar led the side to the second title in a row after defeating the Gujarat Titans in the finals of the IPL 2026 season. The Bengaluru franchise secured a 5-wicket victory against the Titans to clinch their second title in the IPL. Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 75 as Bengaluru completed chasing the 156-run target at Ahmedabad. Speaking after the victory, Rajat Patidar dedicated the victory to the victims who lost their lives after RCB’s historic triumph in 2025. “We dedicate this trophy to our fans, actually not fans, family members, who passed away in the tragedy last year,” Patidar said in the post-match press conference. The tragedy has occured on the day after RCB clinched their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Thousands of fans gathered outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium for a ceremony organised after the team’s return to Bengaluru. However, with the crowd becoming uncontrollable, 11 people died, and several others were injured, casting a shadow over the day, which was supposed …

Rajat Patidar and the conversation that predicted RCB’s future | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar and the conversation that predicted RCB’s future | Cricket News

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Before taking over as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajat Patidar, in a casual conversation with a friend, had wondered whether he could be the man to break their IPL title jinx. “Kya pata mein captaan banoo aur RCB jeet jaye (Who knows, I become captain and RCB wins),” childhood friend Abhishek Pathrod remembers what the Madhya Pradesh batsman had said. Patidar may or may not have the ability to see the future, but he has indeed led RCB to back-to-back titles after suffering repeated heartbreaks over the previous 17 seasons. The conversation took place after the franchise had offered him captaincy, a left-field decision as Patidar hadn’t even led at the domestic level. ‘We are seeing you as a captain from next season, the franchise had told him at the end of the 2024 season, something the unassuming cricketer wasn’t expecting. Patidar was given some time to consider the offer. “So, when he came home, I told him that he should definitely do it,” recalls Pathrod. However, Patidar didn’t rush to a decision …

After leading RCB to 2nd consecutive IPL win, Rajat Patidar eyes ‘3 in a row’

After leading RCB to 2nd consecutive IPL win, Rajat Patidar eyes ‘3 in a row’

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Rajat Patidar sat in the press conference room of the Narendra Modi Stadium as a satisfied man, having become only the third captain after Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni to lift back-to-back titles after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad by five wickets on Sunday. Yet, on a day when the celebrations could have easily taken over, the 33-year-old’s thoughts remained measured, even as he marked a personal milestone alongside the team’s success. “It feels really good. It is the best gift because it is my birthday today, so it cannot be better than this,” he said after winning the final. But even in that moment, the RCB captain quickly pulled the conversation back to what lies ahead, reflecting the same present-focused mindset that has defined his leadership through the season. “But I try to stay in the present. We now have to focus on how we can do three in a row,” Patidar added. “We will celebrate today, but then focus moves on again.” For Patidar, however, winning the title was more …

Rajat Patidar on India comeback after strong IPL 2026: ‘Not looking forward’

Rajat Patidar on India comeback after strong IPL 2026: ‘Not looking forward’

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4 min readAhmedabadMay 30, 2026 06:34 PM IST Before Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, Rajat Patidar was presented with a topic that has followed him through much of the season – a potential return to India’s T20I setup. Patidar, however, had little interest in discussing it. “I’m not looking forward to any selection regarding India. So, I’m not looking forward for it,” the RCB captain said on the eve of the final. It is easy to understand why his name has entered the selection debate. Patidar has scored 486 runs in 14 matches this season while simultaneously leading RCB into a second successive IPL final. His performances have come in a batting line-up built around clearly defined roles, with Patidar often providing the acceleration in the middle overs. That same outlook was evident when Patidar was asked whether he could envision himself one day leading India in T20 cricket. “I don’t visualise to be the T20 captain of India. But at the same time, every captain wants to win the …

How a little tweak in his technique made Rajat Patidar a beast against fast bowlers | Cricket News

How a little tweak in his technique made Rajat Patidar a beast against fast bowlers | Cricket News

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3 min readMay 28, 2026 09:11 AM IST After winning the IPL in his first season as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain, Rajat Patidar didn’t rest on his laurels, working on fine-tuning his technique to dominate the bowlers even more as he went about guiding his team to a sturdy defence of their crown. Patidar spent large parts of the year trying to find a way to deal more effectively with fast bowlers, being already known for his prowess against spinners. What he arrived at was a certain trigger movement that has helped him push the bar this season, including the rollicking 93 in the First Qualifier against Gujarat Titans. “I made a few changes in batting against fast bowlers,” he would say in RCB’s Play Bold podcast. “I changed trigger movements technically. When I was at home, I saw which technique suited me against fast bowlers. While tweaking and making changes, I found that one trigger movement felt right. And then I kept repeating that. I returned to RCB camp and discussed it with …

RCB’s Rajat Patidar names the standout performer and a batsman who changed his mindset and there is no Virat Kohli

Why Mo Bobat thinks calling Rajat Patidar ‘spin basher’ annoyed him last season

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2 min readMay 27, 2026 07:22 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru director of cricket Mo Bobat lavished praise on skipper Rajat Patidar for his explosive 93-run innings against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Speaking about, Patidar’s fearless approach while batting, Bobat said that the skipper has worked hard to improve his all-round game. “I remember at some point last season I called him a spin basher and I think he got quite annoyed with me because I was implying it was only spin. He works incredibly hard and one thing about Rajat is he tends to middle the ball quite often. Whether he’s facing pace or spin, front foot or back foot, the ball hits the middle of his bat a lot,” Bobat said after RCB’s win against GT. “He’s certainly batting brilliantly right now and that was a really special knock today. I’m sure he’ll be really pleased about being able to stand up in a big qualifier and a big game. I think any team that’s got the captain playing well, …

Ashwin backs Rajat Patidar for India comeback: ‘Right up there’

Ashwin backs Rajat Patidar for India comeback: ‘Right up there’

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2 min readMay 27, 2026 01:08 PM IST Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes it is time for Rajat Patidar to return to the national setup after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain’s exploits in the Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Patidar once again rose to the occasion in a big game, smashing 93 off just 33 balls against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 to power RCB to a massive 254/4 and a place in the IPL final.Speaking on his YouTube channel after the match, Ashwin said Patidar’s performances could no longer be ignored. “There must be a discussion. If it doesn’t happen, then something is wrong. Rajat Patidar played an important knock, but this is not the first time; he has a great record in Qualifiers,” Ashwin said. ALSO READ | With calm mind and without frills, Patidar has become man for big occasions Ashwin admitted the competition for places in India’s batting line-up remains intense, but felt Patidar had now pushed himself firmly into contention with his performances and leadership this season. …