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Indian middle-order batter Rajat Patidar‘s struggles in Test cricket persisted as he got out for just 17 runs on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi on Saturday.
Patidar fell victim to off-spinner Shoaib Bashir, who claimed his second wicket of the day after sending back Shubman Gill for 38 (65).
The LBW dismissal of Rajat Patidar
In the 35th over of India’s first innings, Patidar attempted to defend a fullish delivery that spun sharply after pitching around the off-stump. The 30-year-old found himself trapped LBW. After consulting the non-striker Yashasvi Jaiswal, Patidar went for a review. However, the Decision Review System (DRS) upheld the umpire’s call regarding the projected contact of the ball with the stumps.
Disappointed Patidar had make to a long walk back to the pavilion for 17.
Angry fans question Patidar’s place in the Indian team
With lacklustre performances of 32, 9, 5 and 0 in the previous two Tests, Patidar’s place in the final XI was already uncertain and now his another failure has made fans lose their cool.
Disappointed fans took to social media, expressing their dissatisfaction with Patidar’s display and suggesting his time in the Indian team may be temporarily over.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Elegant Stroke maker Rajat Patidar debut series so far-
-32(72)
-9(19)
-5(15)
-0(10)
-17(42) pic.twitter.com/Y9izQ41JLL— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) February 24, 2024
Rajat Patidar 5 Test Innings 32,9,5,0,17
Considering WTC cycle Rohit and Dravid will have limited chances to give pic.twitter.com/nIu80FAE2f
— ICT Fan (@Delphy06) February 24, 2024
Rajat Patidar is just another Surya Kumar Yadav in Test Matches.India should say thank you very much Rajat for your service, Tata bye bye.
He should be thankful to India for giving him a Test Cap with an average of 45 in first class. In India,Players work hard day and night in… pic.twitter.com/fzUTLecndg
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) February 24, 2024
India are playing with 10 players and a substitute fielder.
Patidar doesn't count#INDvsENG— 🇮🇳 Rahul (@rahul_truth_) February 24, 2024
Rajat patidar run bhi bna le bhai😶😶kitne chance chahiye #INDvENG
— Shubham Gupta (@shubhgupta100) February 24, 2024
Rajat Patidar has rotated the strike only 2 times across his last 3 innings in which he faced more than 11 overs combined…
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) February 24, 2024
dear bcci , is rajat patidar is only option for India how long this burden will carry …
— Achyutananda Ray (@chandchhaya) February 24, 2024
Afraid time's out for Patidar ! Never looked comfortable at the crease either although luck wasn't on his side. Also, it's tough for Jadeja to repeat his Rajkot heroics in this pitch. England noose ahead in this game. #INDvsENG
— 🅰️💲♓🍭 (@ashwin_subha) February 24, 2024
Seen enough of Rajat Patidar to say he isn't fit for international cricket yet. #INDvENG
— Gappebaaz (@BazzBalle) February 24, 2024
Rajat Patidar so far is the biggest disappointment for india in this series, he just wasted the couple of opportunities that too batting friendly wickets.
Won't call it unlucky, hasn't been dismissed on exceptional deliveries or wrong decisions.#INDvENG #INDvENGTEST
— Rana Husnain Aleem (@RanaHusnainAle2) February 24, 2024
Enough is enough for Rajat patidar. He must go out and play domestic.
— Anil Garg (@AnilGarg6668) February 24, 2024
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England all out for 353 in their first innings
Electing to bat first, England were all out for 353 in their first innings of the Ranchi Test on Saturday.
Joe Root top scored for the touring party with 122 not out, while Ollie Robinson (58) smashed his maiden test half-century.
For India, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (4/67) and debutant pacer Akash Deep (3/83) shined with the ball.
