Rajat Patidar, a batsman for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team, is expected to miss the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to a Heel Injury. Patidar, who played for RCB in the 2021 and 2022 IPL seasons, has been a promising player for the team, and his absence could be a setback for RCB's campaign in the upcoming season.

Patidar's Injury was confirmed by RCB head coach Mike Hesson, who said that the team is working with Patidar to ensure he gets the best possible treatment and rehabilitation. The coach also expressed confidence in the team's depth and said that they have the resources to cope with Patidar's absence.

RCB is one of the most popular teams in the IPL and has a strong fan following. The team, which is captained by Virat Kohli, has been consistently competitive in recent seasons and has made it to the playoffs several times. RCB will be hoping to go one step further and win their first IPL title in the upcoming season.

Overall, Patidar's absence will be a setback for RCB, but the team has the depth and talent to cope with his absence. Fans will be eagerly waiting for the start of the IPL season and hoping that RCB can perform well and win their first title.