Axar Patel

Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel is an Indian international cricketer. He plays for the Indian national team as an all-rounder in all the three formats. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. Patel represents Gujarat in domestic cricket and captains Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the Indian teams that won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Was Axar Patel's reversed wide legal? ICC rules explain the final-over call that helped India escape an upset

India recently fended off a scare from Japan, securing a tight two-run victory after limiting their opponents to 30 runs for the loss of three wickets in response to a total of 32 for four. The…

Cricket · 11d ago

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A World Cup hero, captained Sanju Samson, Axar Patel - then his career took a brutal turn no one expected

A retrospective look at Unmukt Chand highlights his remarkable early achievements, including leading India to victory in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup final with an unbeaten 111 against Australia.…

Cricket · 12d ago

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Ishan Kishan ran out Ibrahim Zadran with rapid fielding and an accurate throw to Axar Patel

Ishan Kishan produced a decisive moment in the field by securing the dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran. Reacting swiftly to the ball, Kishan delivered a precise throw directly to Axar Patel. Patel…

Cricket · 20d ago