Former RCB batsman AB de Villiers (IPL photo)
AB de Villiers was asked if there is any player in the RCB camp to whom he would present the now-retired RCB jersey number 17. The South African veteran considered it and then named Patidar as a worthy candidate
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) discovered a match-winner in Rajat Patidar during their quest for the title last year. He scored a blistering century in the Eliminator to help his team oust Lucknow Super Giants from the league. RCB could not make it to the final but despite joining mid-camp as a replacement player, Patidar certainly cemented his place in the team. But unfortunately, the Madhya Pradesh batsman has been ruled out of IPL 2023 due to a heel injury.
IPL 2023: orange cap Check out the full list of batsmen with the most runs here
Meanwhile, former RCB batsman AB de Villiers was all praise for Patidar and termed him as the future superstar. On the ‘RCB Insider’ show, De Villiers was asked if there is any player in the RCB camp to whom he would present the now-retired RCB jersey number 17. Eligible candidates.
IPL 2023 Mark sheet: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins & Losses
“It’s a tough question. Probably Rajat Patidar. ‘The Pata Man’. I gave him that nickname. He looks good. He will be a legend for RCB in the future. I would like to give it to a youngster, maybe Rajat Yes,” de Villiers said.
The former cricketer further talked about compatriot Faf du Plessis who is currently leading RCB. While AB retired from the IPL after the 2021 edition, the latter joined the franchise as their new captain from the 2022 edition.
IPL 2023: purple cap Check out the full list of batsmen with the most runs here
De Villiers said he was delighted when RCB signed the former CSK batsman and felt du Plessis could end the franchise’s trophy drought.
“Always. I knew it was going to happen (du Plessis to RCB). Faf is fit. I think he will bring us the trophy. I think he is very happy. When he got here, he Realized why I have always been so happy all these years,” AB further added.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are currently at the eighth position in the IPL 2023 points table with two wins from five matches.
get the latest cricket news, ipl 2023 live score, orange cap And purple cap holder details here
