Patidar Prioritizes Authentic Leadership Ahead of Crucial IPL Final | Sports-Games
Patidar says RCB must stay in the present and avoid dwelling on last season as they seek a second straight IPL title.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in today's IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, with Captain Rajat Patidar seeking back-to-back titles after RCB won their maiden championship last season.
- Patidar has brought stability to RCB's dressing room, emphasizing remaining in the present while managing a squad packed with superstars and emerging talents.
- Addressing young players, Patidar advises them to play to their strengths rather than focusing on opponents. "You don't have to look who is standing in front of you," Patidar said.
- Despite consistent domestic performances, Patidar remains outside India's T20I squad, stating "I am not looking forward to it" regarding national team selection.
- Selectors favor Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer for India's middle-order roles, while Patidar avoids comparisons to past champions Dhoni and Rohit, keeping focus on the final.
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Patidar Prioritizes Authentic Leadership Ahead of Crucial IPL Final | Sports-Games
Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is on the cusp of defending the IPL title. Emphasizing staying true to himself, he is not focusing on replicating past captains but remains centered on team progress. The team faces Gujarat Titans for the prestigious title.
Cant keep talking about 2025, will do whatever to win the title this year: RCB skipper Patidar ahead of IPL 2026 final - The Tribune
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar expressed the need for the team to stay in present and not dwell too much on their title win in 2025, ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
RCB vs GT: Rajat Patidar reveals secret behind RCB's push for consecutive IPL titles
Rajat Patidar has revealed the captaincy mantra behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru's success as they stand just one win away from retaining their IPL title. While victory over Gujarat Titans in Sunday's final would see him join MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as the only captains to successfully defend an IPL crown, Patidar said he has always preferred to lead in his own way rather than follow the path set by others.
Does Rajat Patidar want to be next India T20I captain? RCB skipper answers ahead of IPL final vs GT
Under the able leadership of Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL in 2025 and have once again qualified for the summit clash in the 2026 season. Despite so, Patidar’s name is not among the reckoning for India’s T20I side. He has led the team by example, but for the number four role, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer are ahead in the pecking order. Does it disappoint Patidar? Ahead of the final against Gujarat Titans, the RCB sk…
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