Over the years, RCB has signed multiple top-brass talents across the IPL seasons. But none of the acquisitions comes near the signing of Rajat Patidar. But he actually did not want to join the hands as the franchise wanted to utilize his talent only as a backup option.
It was a demotivating situation for Rajat Patidar, as he wanted to join somewhere where he could play. At the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, that seemed far from his desire.
I never wanted to join the RCB: Patidar
"So, relax, chill. You will get a chance only if you are injured. Honestly, I did not want to join the team. The wedding date was also fixed. I also talked to many people in that situation. Because I was absolutely clear that I did not want to join. I do not want to sit on the bench and watch myself. I feel that if I am going there, I am going there to play. I do not want to sit there. So, I will not go. So, this was my mindset,” Patidar further explains.
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Despite the adverse circumstances, Rajat Patidar provided himself with more than a backup talent, scoring 333 runs in 7 innings for a batting average of 55.50 and a strike rate of 153.75.
RCB creates history under the leadership of Patidar
Under his leadership, Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed their first-ever league title, defeating Punjab Kings in the final of IPL 2025. In the following season, RCB played in a more confident way, in a more dominating way.
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