New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): As Rajat Patidar Let’s tackle the challenge of stepping up Royal Challengers Bengaluru The new leader of the team is a seasoned player with deep ties to the franchise. AB de Villiers addressed the leadership challenge before the start of the inaugural match IPL 2025. Addressing Jio Hotstar, he mentioned that his primary challenge will be taking over as captain following the tenure of prominent players like Faf du Plessis. Virat Kohli , AB de Villiers .
Patidar was announced as RCB His new captain took charge last month. He will now lead the team. IPL The team is new to this arrangement. Patidar brings captaincy experience from his role with the Madhya Pradesh side in all formats. Under his leadership, MP reached the final of last year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The primary hurdle he faces seems to be self-doubt—taking over the leadership from renowned former captains such as Faf (du Plessis) and Virat (Kohli). With Virat nearby continually questioning himself, ‘Is this the correct decision? What would Virat have done?’ —I believe this poses his greatest challenge. AB de Villiers said on Jio Hotstar.
He also talked about how Patidar might surmount this obstacle. According to de Villiers, Patidar ought to consistently believe in his gameplay and keep in mind the reasons behind being chosen as captain. It’s important for him to guide the team according to his distinctive leadership approach rather than attempting to emulate Kohli’s or du Plessis’ styles of captaincy. He further emphasized Virat Kohli 'experience was highlighted, suggesting that Patidar ought to utilize it in the most effective manner possible.
"To conquer this challenge, one must continually ask themselves, ‘What brought me here? Why was I chosen?’ There has to be a valid reason behind it all. Now is the moment for me to believe in it and remain authentic to myself—without trying to emulate someone else’s style like Virat or Faf, but rather leading in my own manner. A person ought to leverage the expertise of experienced figures such as Virat, Andy Flower, and others yet consistently hold onto their individuality. To me, this represents the finest counsel for Patidar,” he concluded.
Regarding the Influence of the Impact Player Rule on High-Scoring Games IPL , AB de Villiers talked about how the impact player rule has transformed the game entirely. This regulation allows top-order batsmen to adopt aggressive tactics during the initial overs. However, he believes that this puts bowlers at a disadvantage because the rule grants batsmen more liberty, complicating bowling efforts thanks to limitations on field placements.
The alteration of the impact player rule has significantly transformed the sport. Many players have mentioned that it liberates the first three batsmen, enabling them to adopt riskier strategies. This change somewhat seems unbalanced to me, which is why I’ve voiced my concerns regarding this issue. With limitations on field placements—only permitting two outfielders outside the ring—and increased liberties granted to higher-order batsmen, bowling has become quite challenging. However, it’s thrilling for those who wield the bat. It wouldn’t be surprising to witness scores surpassing 300 runs now. IPL season." he added.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the season on Saturday, March 22, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI)
Post a Comment