Patidar receives honorary doctorate from Madhya Pradesh governor

Rajat Patidar received an honorary doctorate from Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel on September 25. The RCB captain led the franchise to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, becoming only the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to defend the title.

Patidar scored 501 runs in 14 innings during IPL 2026 at an average of 41.75 and strike rate of 192.69. He has been named in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia A in Puducherry.

The 33-year-old has represented India in one ODI and three Tests. He scored a century in the 2022 Ranji Trophy final for Madhya Pradesh and continues to feature at domestic and A-team level.