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.

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Axar Patel reveals Jasprit Bumrah's deep analysis of perfumes: 'kitna percent oil atha kitna percent perfume atha hein...hum tho udhar tak pahuche nehi hein'

December 25, 2025 1:43 pm

In a meme shared on the channel, Axar tells Arshdeep Singh how he won a bet against Jasprit Bumrah, and the fast bowler gave Axar a perfume and explains to the viewers and YouTubers what it's all about

Axar patel ruled out of South Africa Series

IND vs SA: Allrounder Axar Patel ruled out for remainder of T20I series, Shahbaz Ahmed replaces him

December 15, 2025 8:00 pm

On Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav had said that Axar would sitting out the third T20I in Dharamsala due to illness.

India's Axar Patel plays a shot during the first T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa in Cuttack, India, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo)

Dale Steyn after 2nd IND vs SA: ‘Axar Patel can bat, but sending him at No 3 felt like throwing him to the wolves’

December 12, 2025 12:52 pm

All-rounder Axar Patel played a knock of 23 runs off 21 balls coming at number three during India’s run-chase of 214 runs against South Africa at Mullanpur on Thursday

Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah in action during a practice session. (PHOTO: AP)

Jasprit Bumrah-Arshdeep Singh axis: India’s golden geese for T20 World Cup

December 10, 2025 6:01 pm

The deadly pace duo are the 'Trump Cards' at the top and the death, giving India an enviable edge ahead of the home tournament.

India played three all-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel & Washington Sundar - in the first Test vs South Africa in Kolkata. (PHOTO: BCCI)

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.