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Axar Patel
Gujarat's Axar Patel made his entry into cricket at the young age of 18, in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Mumbai and his Ranji Trophy debut in November 2012. But he grabbed the spotlight in the next season, when he contributed with both bat and the ball. His rising stature. He started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in the sixth edition of the tournament, but he remained a fringe player for MI. Kings XI Punjab bought the youngster and Patel's rise started with the franchise. In his first season, he ended with 17 wickets and also contributed with the bat, scoring crucial runs coming lower down the middle order. In 59 IPL matches, he has taken 58 wickets at an average of 26.67. His performance saw him coming into the national side in limited-overs format. In 38 ODIs, he has taken 45 wickets at an average of 31.31.
AXAR PATEL NEWS
India vs South Africa, 1st Test: How Shubman Gill’s side thrives with all-rounders, squad flexibility
November 14, 2025 10:29 pm
With three all-rounders who can play as specialists with both ball and bat, and two wicketkeepers, India’s 11 are worth 16.
Axar Patel slams captaincy perceptions: 'people say he doesn't speak English, he is not captain material!'
November 13, 2025 8:43 am
In an interaction with The Indian Express, ahead of first Test against South Africa, Axar brought up the notions about a player's perceived personality that is not based about his cricketing skills but vague "personality" traits and "English" speaking abilities
Axar Patel interview: 'I don’t like to be called daring... I prepare so well that I am confident'
November 13, 2025 9:56 am
All-rounder says doing his homework helps him stay calm and in control when it is crunch time.
Axar Patel explains how he learnt from 'past mistakes': 'If I think about size of boundary and don't hit towards those sides, they become predetermined shots'
November 07, 2025 5:25 pm
Axar's contribution went a long way in helping India post 167 runs, a target which was too steep for Australia, leading to the hosts getting wrapped up for just 119 runs, giving India an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.
Suryakumar Yadav hails Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma after comprehensive win in 4th T20I: 'Me and Gauti bhai were on same page...'
November 06, 2025 8:22 pm
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma saw out most of the powerplay and put up a 56-run opening stand off 40 balls.
India vs Australia 4th T20I: Axar Patel, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar power Suryakumar’s quest to conquer Australia
November 07, 2025 10:46 am
There was no single protagonist who stole the show single-handedly, but a win underpinned by the collectivism of a thrillingly modern team
Aaron Finch on why Axar Patel is 'a serious package in international cricket' and one thing he'd like to see Shivam Dube do more of
November 06, 2025 7:18 pm
Axar Patel was named man-of-the-match, having contributed an unbeaten 21 with the bat to push India past 160 before returning figures of 2-20
'Why is he batting below Axar Patel?': Jason Gillespie questions left-hander's position in India T20I XI
November 05, 2025 1:05 pm
Walking in at the fall of Axar's wicket at No. 6 in a 186-run chase, Washington Sundar stole the show and helped India cross the line in the third T20I against Australia in Hobart.
Axar Patel, the goofball with gumption: Winning like a skilled all-rounder - baaki gayu tel leva
October 25, 2025 8:52 am
Indian cricket's hype-machine might not get excited by cricketers like the utility all-rounder, but the Nadiad talent will retain his unapologetic confidence.
Over 1,75,000 tickets have been sold out for India vs Australia white-ball series
October 18, 2025 9:33 am
“Australia and India always bring out the best in each other. The atmosphere here is fantastic and we’re looking forward to a competitive series,” said Axar Patel
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