Bhuvneshwar Kumar praises Rajat Patidar's captaincy at RCB

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said several RCB players advised Rajat Patidar to save an over of his own bowling during the IPL 2026 season. The pacer spoke after the team's title win and described the captain's handling of the bowling attack as calm and clear. Kumar, who returned to the IPL last year, also said he hopes to earn another India call-up after nearly four years away from the side.