It took some time, but Axar Patel has finally come home
Cricket | Feb 21, 2023, 10:09 PM ISTAxar Patel has been on fire vs Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Here's a look at his journey.
Axar Patel has been on fire vs Australia in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Here's a look at his journey.
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With still more than 50 runs to be scored, Axar Patel walked in and he knew, that a couple of wickets here and there will shift the momentum towards the hosts.
Besides Rohit and Ashwin, the other two Indians in the team were swashbuckling keeper-batter Rishabh Pant and left-arm spinner Axar Patel.
Patel has largely remained under the shadow of another orthodox left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja's for years before he made the year 2021 his own with 36 wickets with his fifth Test ongoing.
The left-arm spinner took 5 wickets for 62 runs to bring India back in the first Test against New Zealand. It was his fifth fifer in just seven completed Test innings, an incredible feat in its own way even if he bowled in spin-friendly conditions.
Axar removed Latham, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell and Tim Southee giving away just 62 runs in 34 overs.
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.
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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.
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.
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