RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Ruled Out for Four Months After India A Injury

A reported four-month layoff casts doubt on his availability to lead RCB in IPL 2026.

Overview

Patidar suffered the injury during the first four-day match against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Multiple outlets cite journalist Abhishek Tripathi in reporting the four-month timeframe, with the exact nature of the injury not disclosed.
The projected absence means he is set to miss the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments for Madhya Pradesh.
His IPL 2026 participation is uncertain, prompting media discussion about potential interim leadership options for RCB.
The setback halts a surge that included captaining RCB to their first IPL title and finishing as top scorer in the 2025 Duleep Trophy.