Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of the entire IPL 2023 season. The right-handed batter joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement last year and made an instant impact by scoring a hundred in the Eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants. Patidar also played well in the Qualifier 2 match against the Rajasthan Royals.
Many fans expected Rajat to be a regular member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore playing XI in IPL 2023. However, the star RCB player got injured and has now been ruled out with an Achilles Heel injury. In this listicle now, we will look at the five players who RCB may sign as a replacement for Rajat Patidar in IPL 2023.
1. Mohammad Azharuddeen can be a replacement for Rajat Patidar
Mohammad Azharuddeen is a wicket-keeper batter from Kerala. He was with RCB in 2021, but he did not get a chance to play. The wicket-keeper batter can earn a recall from RCB soon.
2. Luvnith Sisodia can be a replacement for Rajat Patidar
Another wicket-keeper batter who was with RCB in the recent past but did not get a chance to play is Luvnith Sisodia. Rajat came in as a replacement for Luvnith in 2022, and now, Luvnith could replace him in the squad.
3. Karun Nair
Karun Nair has been a part of multiple IPL franchises, but he has not had a long stint with anyone. He was with RCB in 2013, and perhaps, his home franchise can give him one more chance.
4. Gurkeerat Singh
Gurkeerat Singh Mann is another ex-RCB player who remained unsold at the auction. Singh won IPL 2022 with Gujarat Titans last year. He is a seasoned campaigner and can be an excellent addition to the RCB squad.
5. Sachin Baby
Kerala batter Sachin Baby also has the experience of playing in the IPL. He is a left-handed batter, who plays in the middle-order. Even Baby has been a part of the RCB squad in the past.
