As the IPL gears up to resume after a brief pause, RCB have received a timely boost. Skipper Rajat Patidar and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma have both rejoined the squad -- just in time for their match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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The return of these two players comes as welcome news for RCB -- who are very much in the playoff contention and need every bit of firepower in the final stretch.
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Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma rejoin RCB camp ahead of IPL 2025 resumption
There had been growing concerns over Rajat Patidar’s availability after reports of a possible finger injury that could sideline him for the next match. However, RCB put those fears to rest by sharing a video on social media showing Patidar training hard in the nets.
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He looked sharp, focused and in full control during the session -- suggesting that he is likely to take the field on Friday. Rajat Patidar was seen hitting the nets with utmost dedication and perfection -- as per RCB's social media update.
Jitesh Sharma also made a strong return to the camp. The wicketkeeper-batter was seen timing the ball sweetly during practice.
Captain 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐭 and his partner-in-crime 𝐉𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡 are back at base, ready to light up the remainder of #IPL2025 with the same swag, same intent, and more fire! 🔥
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 15, 2025
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In the 2025 IPL season, Patidar has scored 239 runs at an average of 23.90. With reports suggesting Jacob Bethell might miss upcoming matches, RCB will be relying heavily on their skipper at the top order.