Virat Kohli had withdrawn his name from the Test series against England. After this, Rajat Patidar was included in the Indian team as a replacement. The Indian team management and fans had high expectations from Rajat Patidar but this batsman disappointed. In this series, Rajat Patidar continued to play at number 4 but so far he has managed to score only 63 runs in 5 innings. However, now the question arises whether Rajat Patidar will get a chance in the Dharamshala Test after this flop show?
In 5 innings of the Test against England, Rajat Patidar scored runs at a modest average of 12.6. However, this batsman’s domestic record was excellent. Rajat Patidar has shown excellent batting performances in domestic matches. This batsman scored 4046 runs in 97 first-class innings at an average of 44.46 but flopped badly in the England series. Meanwhile, Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathore has expressed his reaction to Rajat Patidar’s poor form.
Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathore said that he constantly talks to Rajat Patidar. No player can go bad after just 2 games. This can happen to any player. However, it is clear from Vikram Rathore’s words that the leadership of the Indian team lies with Rajat Patidar. In such a situation, it is believed that Rajat Patidar will get another chance in the fifth Test against England. The fifth Test between India and England will be played from March 11. Both teams will compete against each other in Dharamshala.