Shreyas Iyer helped me adjust in Delhi Capitals smoothly: Axar Patel

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar Patel has credited skipper Shreyas Iyer for helping him adjust to his new IPL team smoothly after spending half-a-decade with Kings XI Punjab.

The 26-year-old was picked up by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2019 Auction for Rs five crore and picked up 10 wickets apart from scoring 110 runs in his first season.

"I've played with Shreyas at India A also, and when I came to Delhi Capitals, it was really easy for me because we bond really well," he said while speaking on the franchise's official Instagram handle during a live session.

"On the field, he gives freedom to his bowlers, and lets you adjust the fields. He is quite patient as well, and I have really enjoyed playing under him."
"We had a great combination in our team, and the team environment was such that it brought out the best in all of us. Making it to the play-offs in my first season with the franchise was great."