Harbhajan Singh criticizes selectors for excluding Rajat Patidar from T20I squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed strong discontent with the exclusion of Rajat Patidar from India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. This decision follows Patidar's standout performance in IPL 2026, where he scored 501 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to consecutive IPL titles. Singh labeled the move as unfair, questioning what else Patidar needed to do to earn selection. The T20I squad features new captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first senior call-up. The Asian Games squad was also announced, with Iyer at the helm.
- •Rajat Patidar scored 501 runs in IPL 2026 at nearly 200 strike rate.
- •He captained RCB to back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026.
- •Shreyas Iyer has been named captain for the T20I series.
- •Tilak Varma appointed as vice-captain for T20Is.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns his first senior team call-up.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — 'What else he need to do?' Harbhajan Singh fumes over Rajat Patidar's India snub
"Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned selectors after Rajat Patidar's omission from the T20I squad. Patidar had a stellar IPL 2026 season, scoring 501 runs at a strike rate of nearly 200, and previously led RCB to back-to-back titles. Harbhajan believes Patidar is the best middle-order batter in India.
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