IND vs ENG: BCCI, RCB and others react as Rajat Patidar receives his maiden Test cap from Zaheer Khan

In a significant moment for Indian cricket, Rajat Patidar, the talented batter, was handed his maiden Test cap by the legendary Zaheer Khan during the second game of the ongoing India vs England series at Visakhapatnam.

The gesture garnered reactions from various quarters, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and other cricket lovers expressing their thoughts on the occasion.

Zak Pa to Ra Pa! Couldn’t have asked for a more auspicious start to Rajat’s Test career.#PlayBold #INDvENG #TeamIndia #RajatPatidar @ImZaheer @rrjjt_01 pic.twitter.com/y9HNNLrJIH

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 2, 2024

The official social media handles of BCCI were quick to share the proud moment, posting the video of Zaheer presenting the Test cap to Patidar. The board extended its best wishes to the debutant, emphasizing the significance of representing the country in the longest format of the game.

That Test Debut feeling 😃👌

🎥 When Rajat Patidar received his cap from former #TeamIndia pacer, Zaheer Khan 👏👏#INDvENG | @rrjjt_01 | @ImZaheer | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/gyYIdxVGmp

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2024

RCB, Patidar’s IPL franchise, also joined in to congratulate their player on achieving the milestone. The team’s official Twitter account lauded the batter for earning his Test cap, highlighting the pride they felt as one of their own donned the national colours in the traditional format.

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Fans also took to social media to celebrate the occasion. Messages of support and encouragement flooded various platforms, showcasing the cricket fanatics’ unity in acknowledging and appreciating the significance of a player making his debut in the longest format of cricket.

Here’s how fans reacted to Rajat Patidar’s Test debut:

Patidar’s journey from domestic cricket to the international arena has been closely watched, and the moment of receiving the Test cap marked a significant chapter in his cricketing career. As he stepped onto the field, the young batter carried the hopes and dreams of many, with the cricketing fraternity rallying behind him in this memorable moment.

Zaheer Khan handed the Test cap to Rajat Patidar.

– Welcome to Test cricket, Patidar. pic.twitter.com/JlFS4TlrmT

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 2, 2024

The moment Rajat Patidar received his Test Cap from Zaheer Khan.

– What a day for Rajat Patidar…!!!! pic.twitter.com/noj3IOYMVf

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 2, 2024

Zaheer Khan graciously presented the Test cap to Rajat Patidar.

Embracing Test cricket, Patidar. pic.twitter.com/qXwioN6MIS

— Sunita (@Sunitadevi82) February 2, 2024

Rajat Patidar making his Test debut! 🌟

Zaheer Khan handed him Test cap 🧢 #INDvENG #India #TeamIndia #RajatPatidar #RCB #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/GyIxmZ5Ewq

— Ramu_kabaddi_chempiyan (@RamuLukha) February 2, 2024

Proud moment for Rajat Patidar..!!

Finally receiving the test cap from legend Zaheer Khan.Let’s make everyone proud. You play cricket for moment like this.Go well Rajat 👏#IndianCricket #INDvsENGTest #SA20 #Sachin #INDvENG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/A0tdaa7RM8

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) February 2, 2024

Zaheer Khan graciously presented the Test cap to Rajat Patidar.

Stepping into Test cricket, Patidar. pic.twitter.com/OfkmfxiAg5

— Priyanka8738 (@Priyanka8738) February 2, 2024

RCB Blood Rajat Patidar is Making his Debut today 💥!

Zaheer Khan Handed Him Test Cap🔥!#INDvsENGTest #ENGvIND #Vizag #RajatPatidar #BenidormFest #RohitSharma𓃵 #PaytmKaro pic.twitter.com/SZwVyCCVq3

— Ajay Kaswan (@AjayKaswan32) February 2, 2024

Patidar comes in for injured KL Rahul

Patidar made his place in India’s playing eleven after replacing KL Rahul, who suffered an injury in the first Test of the series at Hyderabad. Patidar also made a strong case for himself by notching up two centuries against England Lions in a Tour match and the first Unofficial Test. He impressively scored 111 in the tour game and followed it up with a remarkable 151 in the 1st four day game. The right-handed batter boasts a career total of 4000 runs in 55 first-class games.