Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained Young batter Rajat Patidar ahead of IPL 2025. Patidar, known for his pinch-hitting, has consistently delivered impressive performances, earning him a huge salary of ₹11 crore. Despite his off-form last season, Bangalore released Du Plessis and retained Patidar at a massive price. This decision has generated a buzz across social media. However, few might know that his initial IPL salary was only ₹20 lakh in 2021 when he made his debut.
Since his debut, Patidar has played 27 IPL matches, scoring 799 runs, including one century and seven fifties, with his highest score being an unbeaten 112. He did his best in the 2022 IPL, where he scored 333 runs in 8 matches, including a century.
Rajat’s stocks soared just like his sixes and we’re bullish about his future! 📈
With every outing, he’s set to deliver big returns! 🙌#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/i8IFCv1txy
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 4, 2024
Beyond the IPL, Patidar has also represented India, playing in one ODI and three Test matches. Along with Patidar, RCB has also retained Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal, who will earn ₹21 crore and ₹5 crore, respectively, for the upcoming season.
Sisodia’s injury became a turning point in Rajat Patidar’s career. How many cricketers can seize such an opportunity after this injury? Once unsold at the mega auction, Patidar has now become a key figure in Bangalore’s success story. No one can predict where fate might take someone, but Patidar stands as a prime example of how hard work and patience can open doors to success.