Bangalore: He captained RCB twice in a row and made the team champions in both seasons. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, the Bengaluru franchise won the title again in the IPL. Rajat also scored close to five hundred runs in this tournament with the bat. RCB captain’s face after winning the title. The RCB skipper mentioned how the former India captain has helped the team’s junior cricketers at every turn.

Rajat Patidar says, ‘The way I look at my batting, I try to improve where I can, especially against the pacers. i am Kohli I got a lot of help from my brother. Whenever I see him, he is always with all the team players. He also reaches out to young players, even those who are nervous and shy to approach him, extending a helping hand.’

What were you thinking when you entered the field in the final of the IPL for the second time in a row as a captain? Rajat Patidar says, ‘It’s a great feeling. But many memories came flooding back. But everyone was told by the party to stay in the present. The plan was clear, I would chase the run. Wanted to get Gujarat’s first three batsmen out quickly. Our bowlers were excellent throughout the tournament. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Kranal Pandya, Romario Shepherd were all great.’

Rajat Patidar came to the RCB camp as a substitute for a season four years ago. And now he has won two IPL trophies as the captain of RCB. Rajat says, ‘I never dreamed that two for RCB IPL will win Everything is written. Last year was a lot of pressure. This year we were confident. Everyone was in a very good mood compared to last year. The preparation before the start of the tournament was also very good for me.

Gilra was saved from danger
After losing in the IPL final, Shubman Gills saved his life. According to sources, the team was returning to the hotel after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. At that time, due to a technical fault in the bus, there was a short circuit and smoke started coming out. After understanding the situation, the bus was immediately evacuated. The cricketers and team management then had to wait on the roadside for about an hour, after which another bus was arranged.