RCB will enter the tournament as the defending champions. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, the team in Red and Black claimed their maiden IPL title in the 2025 season.
More than the off-form of Phil Salt, Pathan is more bothered because Rajat Patidar struggled for runs in the recent past, in the domestic tournaments. The middle-order batter scored only 67 runs from three games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26, and 113 runs from seven innings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025-26.
Why captain Rajat Patidar himself can be problematic for RCB in IPL 2026
"This year they will have some challenges. Phil Salt is not in form. Even in the World Cup recently, he scored only one fifty. Rajat Patidar's form in domestic cricket has not been great either. As a captain, it is very important for you that you feel well. That will be a matter of concern," Irfan Pathan said on his YouTube channel.
It is reported that RCB's premier pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the initial few matches of the tournament. The Aussie star is yet to recover from his hamstring injury.
Tim David is also not in good form
"Tim David is also not in his usual form. It was not seen in the T20 World Cup. Yes, there will be better pitches in the IPL and these batters can regain their form. I am still not worried about their batting a lot," Pathan said.
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