Rajat Patidar

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Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan's Battle for a Spot in India's XI Against England

Debutante Rajat Patidar faces off against young talent Sarfaraz Khan for a place in India's Test squad. Learn more about their clash and insights into their debut match.

Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan are on the edge, vying for a coveted place in India's Test lineup against England. Patidar's debut in the second Test created a buzz as he was chosen over the talented Sarfaraz Khan. The anticipation was high as fans speculated on who would secure the spot in the playing XI for the Visakhapatnam Test.

Patidar's journey to the Test arena was filled with excitement and nerves, eager to prove his prowess on the big stage. His eagerness to learn from the best, including emulating Virat Kohli's batting, showcased his dedication and ambition to excel in international cricket.

As the Test commenced, the spotlight was on Patidar and Khan, with cricket enthusiasts eagerly watching their performances. The decision-makers, including Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, favored Patidar, adding to the tension surrounding the selection process.

In a dramatic turn of events, Patidar's debut marked a significant moment in his cricket career, overshadowing Sarfaraz Khan's hopes for a breakthrough. The clash between these promising batters adds an exciting element to India's Test squad dynamics, leaving fans and analysts intrigued about the future lineup choices.

Rajat Patidar's Test debut was not just a personal milestone but a crucial development in India's cricket landscape. His journey from the domestic circuit to the international arena signifies a promising talent rising in the ranks, ready to make an impact. On the other hand, Sarfaraz Khan's aspirations receive a setback as he watches Patidar claim the spotlight. The competitive spirit between these young players sets the stage for an engaging battle for supremacy in Indian cricket.

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After the big call, 'prepared' Patidar and 'patient' Sarfaraz wait for the ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The two uncapped batters are most likely competing for one spot in India's playing XI for the Visakhapatnam Test against England.

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India vs England: Rajat Patidar debuts, picked ahead of Sarfaraz ... (India Today)

India handed debut to Rajat Patidar in the second Test against England ahead of young Sarfaraz Khan at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium ...

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Rajat Patidar makes Test debut for India against England at ... (Firstpost)

India handed debut to Rajat Patidar in the second Test against England which began on Friday (2 February) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket ...

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I'm relentlessly trying to learn from Kohli's batting, says Rajat Patidar (Deccan Herald)

Visakhapatnam, Feb 1 (PTI) Expected to make his India debut against England in the second Test here, prolific middle-order batter Rajat Patidar says he ...

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India opt to bat against England in 2nd Test, Rajat Patidar and ... (Udayavani)

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test here on Friday. Rajat Patidar makes his Test debut with the ...

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IND vs ENG: Rajat Patidar reveals what he's learnt from Virat Kohli ... (The Indian Express)

Patidar could be handed his India debut against England after KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's injuries. Kohli, meanwhile, has opted out of the first two ...

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Rajat Patidar or Sarfaraz Khan? Siraj or Washington Sundar ... (The Indian Express)

It won't be a raging turner but will India leave out Siraj to fit both Kuldeep and Washington Sundar? Not all is doom, however, as even if a sense of ...

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Rohit, Dravid prefer Rajat Patidar over Sarfaraz Khan as India bat ... (Crictoday)

Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the second Test of the five-match series.

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India vs England Live Score 2nd Test: Rohit, Jaiswal off to watchful ... (Hindustan Times)

India vs England Live Score 2nd Test, Day 1: Joe Root and James Anderson have kept Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal quiet. Follow live updates of IND vs ENG ...

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Sundar to return after 3 years, Sarfaraz, Patidar in tight race: India ... (Hindustan Times)

What would be India's XI for the second Test against England? A debut is guaranteed while Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav are likely to play. | Cricket.

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Rajat Patidar Debut: रजत पाटीदार को इंग्लैंड के खिलाफ दूसरे टेस्ट में डेब्यू करने का मौका मिला है. रजत का प्रदर्शन घरेलू क्रिकेट में कमाल ...

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Getting the first Test call has to be my happiest moment – Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Patidar, who bats at No.3 for RCB, will be hoping to make an impact if he gets a shot in the batting order, with three of India's key players in Virat Kohli, KL ...

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India opt to bat against England in 2nd Test, Rajat Patidar and ... (Deccan Herald)

Visakhapatnam, Feb 2 (PTI) India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against England in the second Test here on Friday.

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Rajat Patidar: A brave bird who has finally got the sky to spread his ... (The Indian Express)

Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma recalls why Rajat Patidar was hesitant to accept the RCB's offer; coach Chandrakant Pandit shares why Dilip Vengsarkar ...

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Rajat Patidar to debut for India in Vizag Test as Sarfaraz Khan ... (India TV)

While Rajat Patidar is making his Test debut for India, off-spinner Shoaib Bashir is making his debut for England as he replaces left-arm orthodox spinner ...

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IND vs ENG: रजत पाटीदार ने विशाखापट्टन में किया टेस्ट डेब्यू, सरफराज ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

Rajat Patidar Test Debut: बल्लेबाज रजीत पाटीदार ने टेस्ट क्रिकेट में डेब्यू कर लिया है। उन्हें इंडिया वर्सेस इंग्लैंड दूसरे टेस्ट में चांस मिला, ...

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IND vs ENG, 2nd Test Predicted XI: Toss-up between Rajat Patidar ... (India Today)

IND vs ENG: India will have to make 2 forced changes in their playing XI for the second Test in Vizag after KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out due ...

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'Didn't speak much with Rohit Sharma...': Rajat Patidar ahead of ... (Hindustan Times)

Rajat Patidar was brought into the side as a replacement for Virat Kohli and could end up making his Test debut in Visakhapatnam | Cricket.

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Rising fast and slow, like Rajat Patidar (Cricbuzz)

In the winter of early 2020, Shubham Sharma was fretting. Not only was the team he led crashing out of Ranji Trophy but also because he wasn't sure of a ...

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IND vs ENG: India make three changes, Rajat Patidar makes debut ... (Wisden)

Rajat Patidar will be making his Test debut in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, replacing injured KL Rahul in the XI.

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India vs England: Zaheer Khan Hands Rajat Patidar His Debut Test ... (ABP Live)

India vs England: Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar made his Test debut on Friday and received his cap from the legendary Indian pacer Zaheer Khan.

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IND vs ENG: डेब्यू के अटकलों के बीच रजत पाटीदार ने किंग कोहली को लेकर ... (NDTV India)

IND vs ENG: पाटीदार आईपीएल में कोहली के साथ रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बेंगलोर के लिये खेलते हैं. कोहली निजी कारणों से पहले दो टेस्ट नहीं खेल रहे हैं.

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IND vs ENG: Fearless Rajat Patidar brings out the reverse sweep in ... (India Today)

After securing his Test cricket debut in the Vizag clash against England, Indian batter Rajat Patidar played a confident sweep shot on a Joe Root delivery ...

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