Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan advocates for Rajat Patidar’s inclusion in India’s T20I squad, citing a surplus of left-handed batsmen. Patidar’s stellar IPL 2026 performance, where he captained RCB to a title and scored 501 runs at a strike rate of 192.69, strengthens his case. Despite a strong domestic T20 record, the 33-year-old awaits his T20I debut as India seeks better balance ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
