Axar was part of the squad when the BCCI announced it last month, but he was replaced by fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Wednesday.
All-rounder Axar Patel, who was part of the 15-member squad will now be on the list of standby players.
The IPL, which was suspended midway into the 14th season of the league in May owing to multiple COVID-19 cases in its bio-bubble, resumes in the UAE on Sunday.
Axar talked about India's batting strength in the longest format of the game, and insisted that the side isn't solely reliant on captain Virat Kohli.
Team India spinner Axar Patel admitted that it becomes a struggle to stay in the bio-bubble for longer duration. He said that sometimes, the players have to stay in the bubble for about half-a-year at a stretch due to back-to-back series.
In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Patel said that the spinners will play an important role for India while adding that the Indian spin attack also has the ability to contribute efficiently with the bat.
Indian spinner Axar Patel talked about the upcoming tour of England and insisted that the Indian batting lineup has match-winners at all positions and isn't solely reliant on captain Virat Kohli.
Axar also talked about getting 'frustrated' from not getting opportunities but weighed in on being patient until an opportunity arrives.
Axar Patel was the star of the Test series against England earlier this year, taking 27 wickets in three matches.
After a terrific outing in his debut Test series against England, the 27-year-old will now travel with the Indian contingent for the WTC final against New Zealand and a five-Test series against the Three Lions.
Warner isn't entirely disappointed having to chase again in IPL 2021, however, SRH will be without their key bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the tie
Axar had returned positive for the dreaded virus on April 3 and was transferred to BCCI's designated medical facility after it was learnt that he showed mild symptoms.
Delhi Capitals have also signed Anirudha Joshi as a replacement for the injured Shreyas Iyer for the remainder of the IPL.
With merely seven days to go for Delhi Capitals' first match of the season against Chennai Super Kings, the franchise faced a big blow as their premier left-arm spinner Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19.
Delhi Capitals' spinner Axar Patel has tested positive for COVID-19.
Playing his first Test series, Patel captured 27 wickets at a stunning average of 10.59 in the four-match Test series.
With the comprehensive victory, India sealed their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand.
Axar and Ashwin then hounded the visitors with the left-arm picking his fourth fi-fer in the series and the latter re-entering record books as India finished the fourth Test in the final hour of day 3.
Sundar stuck in the middle with Axar Patel as the two all-rounders stitched a century partnership to heap misery on England bowlers.
A scarred England were once again done in by Axar Patel's straight deliveries before partially recovering to reach 74 for 3 at lunch during an intriguing opening session of the fourth and final Test against India here on Thursday.
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