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All eyes will be on RCB skipper Rajat Patidar as the IPL 2025 gets underway. Prior to the IPL being halted, Patidar was expected to miss a few games because of a finger injury. Many supporters want to know if Rajat Patidar is well enough to lead RCB and make a comeback to the playing XI.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar's finger injury came at a difficult moment, but for those wondering, "Is Patidar injured?" The IPL 2025 suspension might have been a godsend. Although Rajat Patidar's fitness has not yet been confirmed by the team administration, inside reports indicate he is recuperating more quickly than expected.
It's unclear if Patidar will continue to play in the IPL because he needs enough time to recover. It is believed that Patidar would not have played in the team's following two games if the IPL hadn't been postponed for a week due to border tensions. As of right now, Patidar's injuries will be reevaluated in the next few days, and he has been recommended to wear a splint to protect his finger.
The right-hander may play as an impact player as a pure batter, despite RCB's optimism that Patidar will be available before the end of the 2025 Indian Premier League. However, Patidar's recuperation is crucial. Jitesh Sharma could take the lead if Patidar isn't present all the time.
Jitesh had earlier said he was happy to be leading RCB against LSG. Due to Patidar's injury and Devdutt Padikkal's absence, the wicketkeeper-batter was already considering the team lineup.
For those who do not know, before the IPL 2025 was suspended, RCB lost middle-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal because of a hamstring injury. Mayank Agarwal has been named as the replacement.
Hazlewood is unlikely to return to the RCB camp, adding to the team's issues, as the World Test Championship final is set to start in London on June 11th, according to reports coming out of Australia.
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