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RCB Suffer Patidar Injury Blow, Jitesh Sharma Leads In Dharamshala Against Former Team PBKS
24htopnews | May 17, 2026 9:09 PM CST

RCB will be without captain Rajat Patidar for their crucial game against the Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Patidar suffered an injury and did not travel to the ground as he continues to recover. In his absence, Jitesh Sharma will captain the side for the first time in IPL 2026.

RCB will be without captain Rajat Patidar for their crucial game against the Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Patidar suffered an injury and did not travel to the ground as he continues to recover. In his absence, Jitesh Sharma will captain the side for the first time in IPL 2026.

"Rajat is doing fantastic and we should see him in Hyderabad. Every game is important, this win can change a lot for us and other teams," stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma said at the toss.

What happened to Rajat Patidar?

Rajat Patidar is injured and did not travel to Dharamshala. He also did not participate in a the two training sessions. The nature of his injury is unknown but it is expected to be a short break. Patidar is expected to be fit for RCB's final league stage game against SRH in Hyderabad.


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