Bengaluru, Sept. 16 -- Rajat Patidar, who scripted history by captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League title earlier this year, today said that the experience had given him invaluable lessons in leadership and resilience as he prepares to lead India A in the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30.

Speaking to reporters here, the stylish right-hander said donning the captain's armband for India A was a special moment in his career. "It's a huge honour for me to captain the India A side for the series against Australia A. I see this as a fantastic opportunity for us to show the level we are at and push ourselves into contention for a place in the senior nationa...