Rajat Patidar has been handed Madhya Pradesh 's all-format captaincy ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season that begins with the Ranji Trophy on October 15.

Patidar got the job to replace Shubham Sharma after getting from MP director of cricket Chandrakant Pandit . It's understood that the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association was keen on an expanded role for Patidar following his recent success.

The 32-year-old Patidar was first trialled as captain during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season after he had spoken to Pandit over a similar possibility arising in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He was given the job and repaid the faith by leading MP to the final, where they lost to Mumbai .

Patidar has since led RCB to their maiden IPL title and recently helmed Ce

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