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  Why is Axar Patel not playing 2nd T20I vs New Zealand in Raipur?

  Cricket | January 23, 2026 19:05 IST

  Axar Patel has been benched in the second T20I between India vs New Zealand in Raipur. The cricketer suffered an injury on his bowling arm in the first game of the series and is yet to recover. In the meantime, India won the toss and elected to bowl first.

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  Why Axar Patel walked off field mid-way during his over in IND vs NZ 1st T20I? Check here

  Cricket | January 22, 2026 0:03 IST

  Axar Patel bowled 3.3 overs in India's defence of 238 against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur and picked one wicket before walking off the field. India won the first T20I by 48 runs.

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  Axar Patel ruled out for remainder of IND vs SA T20I series, BCCI names replacement

  Cricket | December 15, 2025 20:22 IST

  Axar Patel missed out on playing in the third T20I between India and South Africa due to illness. The star all-rounder has now been ruled out for the remainder of the series, BCCI confirmed in a social media post.

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  Why are Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel not playing in IND vs SA 3rd T20I? BCCI drops update

  Cricket | December 14, 2025 19:08 IST

  Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel were excluded from India's Playing XI for the third T20I against South Africa as the Men in Blue looked for a series lead. Check why Bumrah and Axar are not playing the clash.

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  When did India last play four spinners in their Test playing XI?

  Cricket | November 14, 2025 12:46 IST

  India decided to drop a surprise in their playing XI as Axar Patel earned a recall to the Test XI after more than 20 months, for the series opener against South Africa in Kolkata. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat, on what looked like a good surface.

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  IND vs SA Test squad comparison: Jadeja-Axar vs Maharaj-Harmer, who is better? Know stats

  Cricket | November 13, 2025 16:05 IST

  The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is all set to commence on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Ahead of the series, let us have a look at the stats comparison between spinners from both sides.

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  Axar Patel doubtful for Pakistan clash after injuring himself against Oman

  Cricket | September 20, 2025 7:12 IST

  Star India all-rounder Axar Patel's inclusion for the upcoming clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 has been put into doubt after he injured himself in the group stage clash of the tournament against Oman.

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  Who was India's vice-captain in T20Is before Shubman Gill was named in Asia Cup squad?

  Cricket | August 20, 2025 9:56 IST

  Shubman Gill has been appointed India's vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup as the 15-member squad was announced on Tuesday (August 19). But who was India's vice-captain before Gill as he is making a comeback to the format after more than a year.

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  'I was panicking, Axar Patel’s knock was game-changer' - Rohit Sharma on T20 World Cup 2024 win

  Cricket | June 25, 2025 23:57 IST

  Rohit Sharma called India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win the best moment of his life, crediting Axar Patel’s 47 as the game-changer. He admitted panicking after early wickets fell and praised Kohli’s steady knock and the team’s collective effort to clinch victory.

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  Axar Patel misses out on match against PBKS, Sediqullah Atal makes IPL debut

  Cricket | September 03, 2025 7:54 IST

  Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel missed out on the match against Punjab Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025 due to illness. Meanwhile, Sediquallah Atal made his debut for Delhi and Punjab made two changes to their playing XI.

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  Why is Axar Patel not playing vs Mumbai Indians? Who replaced him as captain?

  Cricket | May 21, 2025 19:16 IST

  Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been ruled out of the match against Mumbai Indians due to the flu. In his absence, Faf du Plessis has been named the captain.

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  Axar Patel decodes his leadership style, shares philosophy of not following any template

  Cricket | April 17, 2025 20:48 IST

  Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel decoded his leadership style and stated that he doesn't follow any template. The all-rounder, who is leading an IPL team for the first time, also shared that he is not someone who follows data religiously.

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  Axar Patel gives an update on Faf du Plessis and Kuldeep Yadav's injuries after DC's win over RR

  Cricket | April 17, 2025 15:29 IST

  Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in a thriller on Wednesday (April 16) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Meanwhile, after the match, DC skipper Axar Patel has given an update on the injuries of Faf du Plessis and Kuldeep Yadav.

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  Axar Patel hints at giving Jake Fraser-McGurk a longer rope for Delhi Capitals despite woeful form

  Cricket | April 17, 2025 12:27 IST

  Delhi Capitals have won five matches out of six and are at the top of the table in the ongoing edition of the IPL, however, they are yet to tick one box in the form of Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has returned five single-digit scores in six innings.

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  IPL 2025: Axar Patel fined for maintaining slow over-rate against Mumbai Indians

  Cricket | April 14, 2025 11:13 IST

  Axar Patel incurred his first loss of the season as captain for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 after Mumbai Indians hung in there and spinners led the way with the ball for the visitors on Sunday. Delhi Capitals were cruising at 119/1 at one point before it all came downhill.

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  Delhi Capitals assistant coach Matthew Mott heaps praise on Axar Patel's leadership skills

  Cricket | April 09, 2025 23:10 IST

  Axar Patel has led Delhi Capitals to three wins in a row in the Indian Premier League 2025. DC assistant coach Matthew Mott has heaped praise on Axar's leadership, stating that he has made things easy at the Capitals.

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  Axar Patel reveals reason behind bowling only one over vs CSK in IPL 2025

  Cricket | April 05, 2025 20:06 IST

  Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel bowled only one over against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. The visitors nevertheless won the game comfortably, beating the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side by 25 runs.

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  'Ek hi toh shot aata hai': Pant, Axar Patel hilariously troll Kuldeep on his batting skills - WATCH

  Cricket | March 25, 2025 14:46 IST

  It was a 'friends became foes' encounter in the 2025 edition of the IPL as Rishabh Pant was playing against the Delhi Capitals for the first time after being with the Delhi Capitals for nine seasons. Pant's LSG, however, lost the game in the final over with Ashutosh Sharma smashing a 31-ball 66*.

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  IPL 2025: Axar Patel still unsure about Rahul's availability for Delhi Capitals' opener against LSG

  Cricket | March 24, 2025 9:01 IST

  KL Rahul joined the Delhi Capitals' camp a few days ago but wasn't to be seen in practice in Vizag on the eve of his side's opening clash against the Lucknow Super Giants, his former team. Rahul, after being released by the Super Giants, was picked by the Capitals for Rs 14 crore at the IPL auction.

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  IPL 2025: New era and change in fortunes beckon Delhi Capitals under Axar Patel, Hemang Badani

  Cricket | March 20, 2025 8:07 IST

  Delhi Capitals unlike several other teams, not only underwent wholesale changes personnel-wise, but they also have a new captain and a completely different coaching staff for the 2025 edition of the IPL and with the mix of youth and experience, Axar Patel and Co will hope they can find some success.