Rajat Patidar, after guiding RCB to IPL victories, will now lead Gwalior Cheetahs in the MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The team aims to excel after falling short of the final last year. Gwalior Cheetahs will kick off the season against Ujjain Falcons at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Patidar, a prominent cricketer from Madhya Pradesh, has excelled in both domestic and franchise cricket. He is determined to lead Gwalior Cheetahs to their first title. The team boasts a well-rounded squad with experienced players and promising talents, including top wicket-taker Mangesh Yadav from the previous season.
Gwalior’s team is under the guidance of head coach Aditya Srivastava, who led Madhya Pradesh to a Ranji Trophy victory in 2022. Patidar expressed his excitement about playing in Madhya Pradesh again, emphasizing the team’s hunger for success. The focus is on playing positive cricket and striving to win the trophy.
The upcoming MPL season will witness Gwalior Cheetahs facing Ujjain Falcons in a highly anticipated match. Ujjain Falcons, led by all-rounder Madhav Tiwari, are a team to watch with players like Aryan Pandey and Yash Dubey. Sunil Dholpure, a former Madhya Pradesh cricketer, will coach the Falcons.
