Rajat Patidar Hits Maiden First-Class Double Ton, Puts Test Recall Back in Play
The unbeaten 205 for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy has sharpened calls in Indian media for his Test recall before the South Africa series.
Overview
- Patidar finished 205 not out off 332 balls with 26 fours for Madhya Pradesh against Punjab in Indore.
- Madhya Pradesh closed day three at 519 for 8 with a lead of 287, as Patidar and Arshad Khan (60*) shared a 95-run last-wicket stand.
- Reports say Madhya Pradesh declared at the overnight 519 for 8 on day four.
- The innings came in his role as MP captain and extends a strong year highlighted by leadership in domestic and franchise cricket.
- Multiple outlets, citing Times of India, say the knock has put him on selectors’ radar for India’s home Tests against South Africa on November 14 in Kolkata and November 22 in Guwahati, with no squad named yet.