India, April 13 -- Who is the most valuable player in the IPL? Quite a few votes will surely favour Rajat Patidar, won't they? Although he isn't an international star, the unassuming player from Madhya Pradesh who has played three Tests for India is a prized commodity, even in the most glamorous T20 league.

The batter has had a stunning impact on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) fortunes. Since grabbing attention with an unbeaten 112 off 54 balls in the 2022 IPL eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants, having joined RCB as a replacement player, he has taken the IPL by storm. Without feeling the need to make his presence felt among superstars like Virat Kohli, Patidar has etched his place in IPL folklore by leading RCB to their maiden ...