Rajat Patidar didn't had a great start to the domestic season but his fifth-fastest century in the Ranji Trophy has sent a reminder to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the retention deadline. He made 159 from 102 balls after hitting a ton in 68 balls.
Alongside the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai, domestic cricket is also in progress in the country in Anantapur. The third and final round of matches are currently being played in Duleep Trophy and India's Test hopefuls are not having a great time.
It was a disappointing result for the young Indian team in its first outing in the series opener against Zimbabwe as the Men in Blue were skittled out for 102 chasing 116. As the young batting order capitulated, the fans missed Rajat Patidar, the middle overs spin basher for RCB in IPL 2024.
SRH vs RCB IPL 2024: After losing Faf du Plessis early, the in-form duo of Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar scorched up 65-run stand for the fourth wicket to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 206 total against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Team India could well hand another debut for in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, with four caps being given so far already. KL Rahul, who has travelled to London for further consultation, still remains doubtful for the series finale in Dharamsala.
India's middle order (no.4, 5 and 6) Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja struggled to score runs across both innings of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi despite a five-wicket win by the hosts on Day 4.
Indian cricket team will be without rested Japrit Bumrah for the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi starting on February 23. The management is likely to consider making one or two changes to their playing eleven with a 2-1 lead in the series.
In-form Yashasvi Jaiswal registered his highest Test score by smashing an unbeaten 179 runs to help India post a challenging total of 336/6 on Day 1 of the second Test match against England at Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.
While Rajat Patidar is making his Test debut for India, off-spinner Shoaib Bashir is making his debut for England as he replaces left-arm orthodox spinner Jack Leach.
Team India face a massive selection conundrum ahead of the second Test against England with a few first-choice players unavailable. Do they go with Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz Khan in the main order? AB de Villiers has named his pick as India look to level the series.
The Indian team is set to hand debut to one of Sarfaraz Khan or Rajat Patidar for the India vs England second Test in Visakhapatnam. The Indian team is trailing 0-1 in the series. Batting coach Vikram Rathour opened up about the Rajat Patidar vs Sarfaraz Khan debate.
India are 1-0 down in the five-match Test series against England. The Men in Blue have selection issues with the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul sidelined due to injuries. Virat Kohli is also not available till the 2nd Test of the series.
Alongside the Test series between India and England, the 'A' teams of both countries - India A and England Lions - are facing each other in a four-day match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For the umpteenth time, Sarfaraz Khan has responded to ignorance from national selectors.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Virat Kohli's absence from the first two Tests against England opened the doors for Rajat Patidar to earn his maiden Test call-up. India captain Rohit Sharma opened up on the thinking process behind picking Kohli's replacement.
Team India had to make a last-minute change in the Test squad for the England series with Virat Kohli having to attend to family matter a few days before the opening game in Hyderabad starting on January 25. Apart from him, there are a few more changes from the last Test tour, take a look-
Sarfaraz Khan's wait for an India Test call-up continued as the 30-year-old Rajat Patidar was added to the squad for the first two Test matches against England. Patidar replaced Kohli in the squad who has pulled out due to personal reasons.
Virat Kohli's withdrawal from the Test squad for the first two games against England has thrown a spanner in the works for the Indian team as the former captain was the best batter for the side in South Africa series. The BCCI is going to name a replacement soon as Kohli tends to his family.
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