Mumbai, May 14 -- Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar should work on facing short balls, since his technique against the same has been exposed in recent matches.

RCB skipper Patidar, who has so far led the RCB campaign from the front with the bat and ball, has had his share of struggles against short balls in the ongoing IPL. In 11 innings so far, Patidar has made 337 runs at an average of 33.70, with a strike rate of 192.70 and three fifties. He has hit 31 sixes in the tournament so far.

Speaking on the YouTube channel, Kaif said on Patidar that other teams would be taking note of his weaknesses against short balls and he needs to keep his eye on the ball, pointing out...