Rajat Patidar, retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a hefty sum, is viewed as a potential future captain. Currently the third highest scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he aims to lead Madhya Pradesh to victory against Mumbai.
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