Star India batter Virat Kohli congratulated Rajat Patidar after he was named the new skipper of RCB ahead of the IPL 2025 season. He shared the message as a part of a video package prepare to unveil Patidar as the new captain.
With the new season of the IPL (Indian Premier League) rapidly approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru took centre stage and announced their new skipper ahead of the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are expected to announce their new captain on February 12. Star India batter Virat Kohli is one of the contenders alongside Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya, who led Madhya Pradesh and Baroda respectively in domestic cricket.
Rajat Patidar continued his red-hot form by smashing 81 off just 40 balls to help Madhya Pradesh post a 174 total while batting fast but Mumbai managed to chase down a target after impressive knocks from Ajinya Rahane and Suryakumar Yadav.
"If I get an opportunity to lead RCB, that is what I am there for, and I will be happy. But it all depends on the franchise," Madhya Pradesh's captain Rajat Patidar said ahead of his team's clash against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final.
Madhya Pradesh will be now facing Mumbai in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 after beating Delhi in the second semifinal of the tournament. Rajat Patidar played a blistering knock of 66 to take his team MP into the finals.
Rajat Patidar didn't had a great start to the domestic season but his fifth-fastest century in the Ranji Trophy has sent a reminder to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the retention deadline. He made 159 from 102 balls after hitting a ton in 68 balls.
Alongside the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai, domestic cricket is also in progress in the country in Anantapur. The third and final round of matches are currently being played in Duleep Trophy and India's Test hopefuls are not having a great time.
It was a disappointing result for the young Indian team in its first outing in the series opener against Zimbabwe as the Men in Blue were skittled out for 102 chasing 116. As the young batting order capitulated, the fans missed Rajat Patidar, the middle overs spin basher for RCB in IPL 2024.
SRH vs RCB IPL 2024: After losing Faf du Plessis early, the in-form duo of Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar scorched up 65-run stand for the fourth wicket to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 206 total against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Team India could well hand another debut for in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, with four caps being given so far already. KL Rahul, who has travelled to London for further consultation, still remains doubtful for the series finale in Dharamsala.
India's middle order (no.4, 5 and 6) Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja struggled to score runs across both innings of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi despite a five-wicket win by the hosts on Day 4.
Indian cricket team will be without rested Japrit Bumrah for the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi starting on February 23. The management is likely to consider making one or two changes to their playing eleven with a 2-1 lead in the series.
In-form Yashasvi Jaiswal registered his highest Test score by smashing an unbeaten 179 runs to help India post a challenging total of 336/6 on Day 1 of the second Test match against England at Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
While Rajat Patidar is making his Test debut for India, off-spinner Shoaib Bashir is making his debut for England as he replaces left-arm orthodox spinner Jack Leach.
Team India face a massive selection conundrum ahead of the second Test against England with a few first-choice players unavailable. Do they go with Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz Khan in the main order? AB de Villiers has named his pick as India look to level the series.
The Indian team is set to hand debut to one of Sarfaraz Khan or Rajat Patidar for the India vs England second Test in Visakhapatnam. The Indian team is trailing 0-1 in the series. Batting coach Vikram Rathour opened up about the Rajat Patidar vs Sarfaraz Khan debate.
India are 1-0 down in the five-match Test series against England. The Men in Blue have selection issues with the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul sidelined due to injuries. Virat Kohli is also not available till the 2nd Test of the series.
Alongside the Test series between India and England, the 'A' teams of both countries - India A and England Lions - are facing each other in a four-day match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For the umpteenth time, Sarfaraz Khan has responded to ignorance from national selectors.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Virat Kohli's absence from the first two Tests against England opened the doors for Rajat Patidar to earn his maiden Test call-up. India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on the thinking process behind picking Kohli's replacement.
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