Legendary South African cricketer AB De Villiers believes that though Rajat Patidar has upset together with his performances within the ongoing Test collection in opposition to England, he can retain his place within the aspect because of the prevalent tradition within the crew. In a current video, De Villiers identified that skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid has created a crew tradition the place younger gamers are given time to regain his kind. Patidar averages simply 10.5 in his Test profession for the time being with one 30-plus knock.

“Rajat Patidar not having the series of a lifetime or the one to remember. But the good thing about this Indian team and the culture is that you will survive in that side because of the great cricket they are playing and the results coming their way,” de Villiers stated on his YouTube channel.

De Villiers additionally suggested Rohit and Dravid to provide Patidar an opportunity if his “attitude is catchy” or if he’s “a likable character in the dressing room” as a result of with outcomes going of their favour, they’ve the prospect to provide extra time to children and present belief in a expertise who might have a possible to make it massive.

“If Patidar’s attitude is catchy and if he is a likable character in the dressing room, Rohit and the selection panel will have the ability to say, ‘Hold on, we do believe this guy has a future and we see him as a part of the team moving forward. Even though he hasn’t been scoring runs, let’s give him a longer run’.”

India will tackle England within the fifth Test match in Dharamsala beginning March 7.