- July 22, 2025
We all love those “what if” moments in life, don’t we? In cricket — especially IPL — one phone call can change everything. For Gujarat’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel, it wasn’t just one call — it was two, from two of the biggest IPL franchises. But while his journey could’ve started in the red of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), destiny had painted him in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) yellow.
Let’s dive into how a vacationing Urvil Patel went from confusion between RCB and CSK to scripting history — and why his tale is the perfect example of cricket’s unpredictable magic.
From RCB’s Trial Call to CSK’s Confidence Boost: A Day of Two Calls
Picture this: you’re on a family vacation, enjoying a laid-back day, when suddenly your phone rings. On the other end? RCB rang up, hinting at a possible spot if Devdutt Padikkal was out — but only if Urvil proved himself in a 15-day trial first. That’s exactly where Urvil Patel found himself.
Barely an hour later, another call comes in. This time, it’s CSK’s Srikanth from the scouting team. But unlike RCB, CSK didn’t want a trial — they wanted him in, pending only BCCI’s green light. No tests, no auditions — just clarity and confidence.
That contrast says a lot about how teams operate. RCB wanted certainty through trials — understandable, given the stakes of IPL — but CSK? They believed in what they’d already seen of Urvil. That kind of direct validation can do wonders for a player’s confidence, and Urvil made it clear which route he preferred. When a team shows you they’re sure about you, that’s hard to say no to.
IPL Auction Heartbreak to Record-Breaking Fury
Every cricketer dreams of hearing their name in the IPL auction. Urvil thought 2025 would be his year, but heartbreak hit when he went unsold. For many, that’s where the story would dip, but Urvil used it as pure fuel.
What came next was Urvil’s way of answering the world — pure batting carnage. No overthinking, no pressure of records — just a cricketer playing with nothing to lose and everything to prove.
It’s amazing to see how the pitfalls in cricket often create career-best performances. Urvil even said that his father’s disappointment was more than enough for him to “buckle down” – he just didn’t want to see his dad “upset” again. In a country like India, cricket experiences can become extremely personal journeys where performances are matched with family emotions that are usually also matched with the emotions of aspirations.
CSK’s Second Chance: Trials, Setbacks, and Redemption
Interestingly, Urvil’s journey with CSK didn’t start when the replacement offer came in. He had trialed for them earlier in the season when Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured. But despite scoring well in trials — including a blistering 20-ball 40 and 51 — CSK went with Ayush Mhatre at that point.
That rejection could’ve been another dead end. But CSK remembered his performances when a replacement was needed later, and this time, he got the call that truly mattered.
This shows the importance of resilience and consistency. Trials may not give immediate rewards, but impressions last. CSK’s scouts didn’t forget what Urvil had shown earlier, and when the situation demanded, they knew who to call. It’s a subtle reminder to every cricketer: no performance goes completely unnoticed.
What is your “what if” story? In cricket, as in life, sometimes it is not the first call — but the second call — where the magic happens.
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