IPL 2021: Virat Kohli's Message Made Me Realise I Can Perform At RCB Says Harshal Patel
Virat Kohli's message to Harshal Patel when he was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made him realize that this is a team where he can finally showcase his skills, the fast bowler said.
Patel, who was traded to RCB by the Delhi Capitals before the 2021 Indian Premier League season started, was a revelation in the seven matches that he played. Before the tournament was indefinitely postponed, Patel was the runaway leader in the Purple Cap standings with 17 wickets.
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"The moment I was traded, Virat sent me a message, "Welcome back, you are going to play here". That made a big impact on my confidence, and I realized this is a team where I can finally showcase all my skills," Patel told the Hindustan Times.
Patel had his fair share of bad days in the short season, particularly when Ravindra Jadeja smashed 37 runs off him in a match between RCB and Chennai Super Kings.
"He gives you the space to do your thing. Even if you don't execute at times he understands better than anybody that on a batter's day, if they get hold of a bowler, you are going to go for runs."
