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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 …

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 sale enters final stage with price set around billion | Cricket News

RCB sale enters final stage with price set around $2 billion | Cricket News

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4 min readChennaiUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 09:21 PM IST The sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a subsidiary of Diageo’s United Spirits, is entering the final stage with two parties submitting binding bids, according to those familiar with the development. The Indian Express understands that Swedish private equity firm EQT has placed a significant bid. The other bidder is a consortium involving Ranjan Pai of Manipal Hospitals, US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Singapore-based investment group Temasek. While there were at least five parties that showed interest in RCB, after the Monday deadline for binding bids, only two were left in the fray. Among those who have pulled the plug include the Glazers – co-owners of Manchester United – and Adar Poonawalla, who had earlier expressed interest in acquiring the franchise. All eyes will now be on the value at which the franchise will go. As per earlier indications, the present owners were looking at a price around $2 billion. The State of Play had reported that Glazers, who had …