The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have suffered a massive setback just before their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala on Sunday (May 17). In a shocking development, RCB’s regular captain Rajat Patidar will miss the crucial match against PBKS due to injury.
Jitesh Sharma set to lead RCB against PBKS after Rajat Patidar injury shock in IPL 2026
It is also being said that Rajat Patidar did not even travel with the RCB squad to Dharamshala. With Patidar unavailable, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is expected to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings in their away game in Dharamsala on May 17.
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A Times of India journalist posted, X: “Jitesh Sharma is set to captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru today vs Punjab Kings at Dharamshala as Rajat Patidar is injured & didn't even travel to Dharamshala.”
Jitesh Sharma set to captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru today vs Punjab Kings at Dharamshala as Rajat Patidar is injured & didnt even travel to Dharamshala #RCBvsPBKS @RCBTweets @IPL
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