Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised skipper Rajat Patidar for his calm leadership and clarity on the field, highlighting that he enjoys strong respect within the team and manages his bowlers with composure.
He noted that Patidar stays relaxed under pressure and benefits from valuable support, including guidance from Jitesh Sharma and experienced inputs from senior players like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Karthik added that Patidar’s simple personality reflects in his game, as he remains composed, decisive, and capable of handling high-pressure situations effectively.
Karthik was speaking to the reporters on the eve of RCB’s clash against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in New Delhi on Sunday.
“His strength is the fact that he has the respect in the room, and he has a nice way of handling all his bowlers. He is not someone who is too confused; he’s very relaxed. He has a good lieutenant in Jitesh Sharma, who guides him in the game and some extraordinary senior players in the likes of Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, who are very senior, good pros who give him a helping hand whenever it’s required,” Karthik said while addressing a press conference here.
“Overall, Rajat has been the man that you see on screen, somebody who is very composed, who knows what he’s doing and when the pressure rises, the heat rises in the game, he’s able to hold his own and make decisions. You meet him, and you realise he’s as simple a person as you can meet, and that rubs off on the field as well,” he added.
