For a long time, Rajat Patidar’s career could be summed up in one line: “so near, yet so far.” Despite consistently delivering strong performances in domestic cricket, he did not receive the recognition. After an underwhelming IPL 2021 season, he was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Few could have predicted that just four years later, he would lead the same franchise to a historic title, ending an 18-year wait.
