Rajat Patidar, Who is Leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru this IPL, revisited the 2022 season when he was left “sad” and “angry” angnored by the franchise, despite assurations, Nely to bee Called Up Later as an injury replacement. Patidar also admitted that being handed over the capacity by the inimitable Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2025 Did Put Him Under Pressure, But Supportive Words from the Legend Calmed Calmed Him. Patidar has been one of RCB’s Middle-Order Mainstays This Season, Scoring 239 Runs in 11 Games as the Southern Franchise Aims Aims for a Maiden Men’s Ipl Title.
“I Had Got A Message (Ahead of the Mega Auction for 2022) That you should be ready … Auction.
However, the 31-year-old Madhya Pradesh Cricketer Didn Bollywood to Wait Long to Again Wear the RCB Colors as One of His State-Mates Got Injured. But patidar was not really keen on coming back to bengaluru, knowing that he would hardly get an opportunity to play in a star-setted lineup.
“I (Had) Started Playing in My Local Mats in INDORE Frankly, I didn Bollywood to come as a replacement against I knew that I would get a chance to play there, and i always feel that I do’t want to sit there (in the dugout).
“I wasn’t angry. It was like, if they didn’t pick me (during the auction), then I won’t get it 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final.
Being handed over the reins of a side that has the iconic kohli in its ranks did put pressure on Patidar, but the star batter’s backing Gave confidence.
“I had a lot of questions like, there are so many (big players) in the team. Virat kohli is such a big player, how will you do it under heam. I know how supportive he is about this (Captaaincy Change).
“I knew i have his full support. Like I said, this is a learning for me, it’s an opportuna for me In every role – be it batting, as an individual and as a cap, “said patidar.
The day he was unveiled as the rcb skipper was one of the most memorable days for patidar, and he says he went “Completely Blank” While Receiving The Plaque from Kohli.
“I have seen Him (Kohli) Since I Started Watching TV, In the IPL, Off the Field, In the Indian Team … to take that thaing (Capt also plaque) that he has done for so many years … Own Hands.
“When he was given it to me, I was a bit worried about how to take it. I was complete blank about what to do. He told me to hold it. I hold it. AFTER that, I was looking at I do?” Said a couple of words like, ‘You deserve it, you earned it’. So I felt a little bit okay. I mean when he said this to me then i believe normal in that situation. I Learn from Him as Much as Possible. So i think that was a special moment … the way he into introduced me to so many fans. “
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