• Rajat Patidar made his Test debut for India in the second Test of the ongoing 5-match series against England.

  • Indian cricket legend Zaheer Khan presented Patidar his maiden Test cap.

IND vs ENG: BCCI, RCB and others react as Rajat Patidar receives his maiden Test cap from Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan, Rajat Patidar (PC: Twitter)

Table of Contents

In a significant moment for Indian cricket, Rajat Patidar, the talented batter, was handed his maiden Test cap by the legendary Zaheer Khan during the second game of the ongoing India vs England series at Visakhapatnam.

The gesture garnered reactions from various quarters, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and other cricket lovers expressing their thoughts on the occasion.

The official social media handles of BCCI were quick to share the proud moment, posting the video of Zaheer presenting the Test cap to Patidar. The board extended its best wishes to the debutant, emphasizing the significance of representing the country in the longest format of the game.

RCB, Patidar’s IPL franchise, also joined in to congratulate their player on achieving the milestone. The team’s official Twitter account lauded the batter for earning his Test cap, highlighting the pride they felt as one of their own donned the national colours in the traditional format.

Also READ: IND vs ENG – Here’s why India pacer Mohammed Siraj not playing the 2nd Test against England

Fans also took to social media to celebrate the occasion. Messages of support and encouragement flooded various platforms, showcasing the cricket fanatics’ unity in acknowledging and appreciating the significance of a player making his debut in the longest format of cricket.

Here’s how fans reacted to Rajat Patidar’s Test debut:

Patidar’s journey from domestic cricket to the international arena has been closely watched, and the moment of receiving the Test cap marked a significant chapter in his cricketing career. As he stepped onto the field, the young batter carried the hopes and dreams of many, with the cricketing fraternity rallying behind him in this memorable moment.

Patidar comes in for injured KL Rahul

Patidar made his place in India’s playing eleven after replacing KL Rahul, who suffered an injury in the first Test of the series at Hyderabad. Patidar also made a strong case for himself by notching up two centuries against England Lions in a Tour match and the first Unofficial Test. He impressively scored 111 in the tour game and followed it up with a remarkable 151 in the 1st four day game. The right-handed batter boasts a career total of 4000 runs in 55 first-class games.

Also READ: Fans roast India’s skipper Rohit Sharma for his flop show against England on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Subscribe to Cricket Times on YouTube to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Weekly News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Featured India Rajat Patidar Test Twitter Reactions

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
ANIRUDH SINGH
Anirudh is the Head of Content at CricketTimes.com. He is a seasoned journalist and content writer with 12 years of experience in the field of cricket. With over 9,000 published articles under his belt, Anirudh brings a creative and strategic approach to his work, always striving to deliver content that resonates with audiences. A die-hard sports fan who loves playing, watching and talking about cricket. Cricket is his Religion & 'Sachin Tendulkar' his GOD. His motto of life is Eat, Sleep, Cricket, REPEAT!! You can write to him at anirudh@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.