Rajat Patidar, the promising talent from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has been making waves in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. With two impressive half-centuries under his belt, Patidar’s recent revelation about his cricketing inspirations has added a personal touch to his success story.
In a video shared by RCB, Patidar opened up about his idols, naming two of India’s cricketing stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The young batsman’s admiration for these cricketing legends sheds light on the influence they have had on his career and playing style.
Patidar’s standout performance came in a thrilling match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, where he played a crucial role in RCB’s chase of 222. His blistering knock of 52 runs off just 23 balls, along with Will Jacks’ half-century, propelled RCB’s chase before both batsmen were dismissed in the 12th over.
The 28-year-old’s journey to RCB has been nothing short of inspirational. He recalled a touching moment when Virat Kohli reached out to him after he was picked by RCB. Patidar shared, “I got a message from Virat bhaiya after getting picked by RCB – he said ‘Hi, I am Virat here’. I got pleasantly surprised. I felt like I had achieved everything when Virat bhaiya sent me a text on WhatsApp.”
Patidar’s admiration for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli extends beyond their on-field prowess. It reflects the respect and admiration that young cricketers have for established stars, highlighting the impact senior players can have on nurturing talent and shaping the future of Indian cricket.
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