RCB’s Patidar out for entire IPL season, no replacement announced
In a major blow to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), top-order batsman Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of the entire Indian Premier League season due to an ankle injury. The 29-year-old Patidar was RCB’s third-highest run-scorer last year with 333 runs in eight matches at 55.50 including two fifties. He scored the fastest IPL century by an Indian batsman in Qualifier 1.
“Unfortunately, Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of IPL 2023 due to an ankle injury,” RCB said in a statement. “We wish Rajat a speedy recovery and will continue to support him through the process.” . The coach and the team management have decided not to announce his replacement as of now. Will be available for
However, his absence has added to the problems of the team. The news of Patidar’s ouster comes at a time when Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, who was the team’s second most successful bowler last season with 20 wickets in 12 matches, indicated that he may not be match-fit until the fourth week of April. England pacer Reece Topley also dislocated his right shoulder during RCB’s eight-wicket win against Mumbai Indians here on Monday.
