Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of the Indian T20 League 2023. He got injured ahead of the tournament and was anticipated to recover for the second half of the season. However, with only six games happening in the tournament, the franchise has announced that their player has been ruled out. They issued a statement on Twitter saying that they haven’t decided to replace Patidar yet.
“Unfortunately, Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of #ITL2023 due to an Achilles Heel injury. We wish Rajat a speedy recovery and will continue to support him during the process. The coaches and management have decided not to name a replacement player for Rajat just yet,” Bangalore said in their statement.
Unfortunately, Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of #IPL2023 due to an Achilles Heel injury. ?
We wish Rajat a speedy recovery and will continue to support him during the process. ?
The coaches and management have decided not to name a replacement player for Rajat just yet. ?? pic.twitter.com/c76d2u70SY
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 4, 2023
Rajat Patidar isn’t the only player to get injured in the Bangalore setup
Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh player isn’t the only injured player in the Red Army. Left-arm pacer from England, Reece Topley got injured in the game against Mumbai at home. Fielding at short fine leg, the England player tried to stop a boundary and did it successfully. However, in this process, he got himself injured and was ruled out of the game.
At this point, it is said that Topley might be ruled out of their upcoming game against Kolkata. On the other hand, there are heavy doubts about Josh Hazlewood’s availability. Since December last year, he has been dealing with injuries and hasn’t played the game. He went back home during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India early this year.
Australia quick is believed to be joining the team in the second half of the season. However, with the Ashes coming up in the month of June this year, it is likely that he may get ruled out of the entire season. Talking about the team, they started their tournament with a win against Mumbai.
This is how Twitter reacted
I was most excited for Rajat Patidar in this edition, thought this time he will do better than last season And will make a place in the national team now maybe the chance to play the World Cup will also go away ?. Get well soon @rrjjt_01 love you brother pic.twitter.com/U2eMJb6pOZ
— DIL-SCOOP (@Dilscoop1718) April 4, 2023
Feel for Rajat Patidar. He ruled out of IPL 2023. He played incredibly well in 2022 IPL and since then done really well in domestic cricket in every formats and done well for India A as well. Want him to do well this IPL, but he will miss, Wishing you a speedy recovery, Rajat! pic.twitter.com/SDemtVyu7u
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 4, 2023
Really got to feel for Rajat Patidar. I thought this would be break-out tournament and he had been in good form. Wish him well. He is a fine player. For @RCBTweets someone like Lomror or Prabhudesai will have to step up since they might lose Bracewell once Hasaranga returns
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 4, 2023
This was supposed to be the year Rajat Patidar absolutely nailed his place in the next Indian limited overs series.
— Archith (@UtdArc) April 4, 2023
Just Love the gesture from @RCBTweets for Rajat Patidar.. Best frenchise in the world? pic.twitter.com/9DuGflSegu
— Gautam (@IndiaTweetrian) April 4, 2023
Leave Virat Kohli aside even Rajat Patidar has bigger fanbase than whole Mumbai Indians ? pic.twitter.com/D4T42805be
— Sohel (@SohelVkf) March 26, 2023
Every Rcb fan including me ? #IPL2023 #rcb #rajatpatidar https://t.co/mELdOT5no7 pic.twitter.com/mgH55oLdwy
— Ranjay choubey (@ranjaychoubey) April 4, 2023
Me after RCB batter Rajat Patidar ruled out of IPL 2023 ??.. pic.twitter.com/1jcleLyNP5
— Ashutosh Srivastava ?? (@sri_ashutosh08) April 4, 2023
Retweet until @ABdeVilliers17 replaces injured Rajat Patidar this season.
— yaarivanu_unknownu (@memesmaadonu) April 4, 2023
Hit the injury outta the park and come back solid Champ!
Unfortunately, our Challenger is going to miss IPL 2023 but he'll be back with a bang in Red!
We wish @rrjjt_01 a speedy recovery!#RajatPatidar #RCB #IPL #IPL2023 #ViratKohli #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/AIXy9OpIP3
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) April 4, 2023
