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IPL 2026 Final: Patidar and Gill Discuss Captaincy and T20I Aspirations
Patidar opens up on India captaincy talks, Gill reflects on return to T20I team: 'I'd be happy if I get picked'
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Ahead of the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, RCB captain Rajat Patidar and GT captain Shubman Gill addressed media, discussing their leadership roles and aspirations. Patidar downplayed captaincy ambitions for India, focusing on current challenges, while Gill expressed eagerness to return to the T20I team and improve his game.
- 01RCB's Rajat Patidar emphasized focusing on the present rather than past successes, stating, 'You can't keep talking about what happened in 2025.'
- 02Patidar aims to build a legacy after RCB's title win last season, insisting they are not defending champions but starting anew.
- 03GT's Shubman Gill expressed his desire to return to the T20I squad, stating, 'I'd be happy to play if I get picked for the [India] T20 team.'
- 04Gill highlighted the advantage of familiarity with the Ahmedabad venue, viewing it as beneficial rather than a pressure point.
- 05Both captains are focused on winning the IPL final rather than their individual futures in international cricket.
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As the IPL 2026 final approaches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar and Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill spoke to the media in Ahmedabad. Patidar, reflecting on his leadership role, stated he has never imagined himself as India's T20 captain, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present rather than past achievements. He noted that while RCB won the title last season, they are approaching this final as a new opportunity, not as defending champions. 'You can't keep talking about what happened in 2025,' he remarked. On the other hand, Gill expressed his eagerness to return to the T20I team, stating he aims to improve his skills across all formats. He dismissed any pressure related to playing in Ahmedabad, highlighting the familiarity with the venue as an advantage. Both captains are committed to leading their teams to victory in this crucial match.
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