Patidar: "I'm Not Waiting for India Selection" - RCB Captain Focused Solely on IPL 2026 Final

When asked if he ever envisioned himself as the captain of the Indian T20 team, Patidar responded with a composed tone, "I don't envision myself as India's T20 captain. But yes, every captain wants to win the trophy. We won last year, but now it's a new season. Forget about 2025, let's focus on what's right now. We have to do what we have to do."

RCB is entering this final with immense confidence. Over the past few seasons, the team has been one of the most consistent teams in the IPL. Patidar believes that this success cannot be attributed to just one or two players. He said, "Earlier, the team used to rely on one or two players, but now every player understands their responsibility as soon as they step on the field. The word 'responsibility' is on every player's mind today."

He added, "The desire to do something for the team and the belief that we are here not to play in the qualifiers, but to win the final, is what has changed the mindset." Despite winning the trophy last year, the team's attitude hasn't changed at all. The Patidars don't see themselves as defending champions, but as a new challenger."