Axar Patel

Rohit, Virat will help Gill grow as team captain: Axar ahead of ODI series

While Kohli and Rohit have not played for India since their Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year, Axar insisted that the seasoned duo has looked sharp in training.

IPL 2025: Why captain Axar Patel is not part of DC playing 11 vs Mumbai?

Replacing Axar, was Faf du Plessis who gave the update on the night as Axar Patel has been ruled out fue to illness with the all-rounder not well since the last two days.

IPL 2025 today's match: MI vs DC playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the MI vs DC match here. The players' battle stats will help you create a Mumbai vs Delhi fantasy playing 11 based on facts

IPL 2025 revised schedule: DC matches timetable, live time, streaming

DC currently have 13 points from 11 matches and needs to win at least two of their remaining three matches to secure their spot in the playoffs

Iyer to Rashid: How IPL millionaires have fared in the 2025 season so far?

KKR brought back Venkatesh Iyer during the IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore, but the southpaw has failed to produce any match-winning performance this season

IPL 2025, GT vs DC: What is the latest update on Faf du Plessis' fitness?

Faf du Plessis suffered a groin injury during the RCB vs DC match at Chinnaswamy Stadium and has been on the sidelines ever since

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals full schedule, SWOT analysis, match timings

As teams gear up for the IPL 2025 season, Business Standard presents key facts about DC here.

IPL 2025: Not KL Rahul, Delhi Capitals appoint Axar Patel as new captain

Despite limited IPL captaincy experience, he has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year, showcasing his leadership credentials on multiple fronts.

IPL 2025: Axar or Rahul, who will be the captain of Delhi Capitals?

Delhi Capitals will begin their preparations with a short training and simulation camp in Delhi before heading to Visakhapatnam for their first two matches

Axar Patel: From journeyman to India's Man Friday in white-ball formats

Kane Williamson stood between India and an all-win record in the Champions Trophy group stage, keeping New Zealand's chase of 250 flickering with a polished 81. Till then batting judiciously, Williamson gave a full-hearted charge against Axar Patel and the slightly slanted delivery evaded his downcoming bat for KL Rahul to complete the stumping. It was the last ball of Axar's spell that read 10-0-32-1, and stood out for its accuracy and the cunningness to maximise his ability in favourable conditions. But the effort understandably went unnoticed in the din surrounding fellow spinner Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul. But it is nothing new for Axar, as he once was labelled mercilessly as poor man's Jadeja' for the similarity in his skills a left-arm spin bowler and a left-handed batter. However, it was true that Axar was struggling to break free from the shadow of his illustrious senior teammate. The only way Axar could have cut open a path for himself was to improve his batt

Champions Trophy: Axar finds 'self-belief' in his journey as an all-rounder

Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an useful all-rounder in white ball formats, and for him "self-belief" is the key ingredient in that transformation. In the latest instance, Axar made a handy 42 and then claimed the prized wicket of Kane Williamson with his left-arm spin to play an important role in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. "I was not able to click earlier and it was in the back of the mind that I was not able to show my talent. Maybe, I was putting more pressure on myself back then, despite knowing that I have the talent," Axar said in a mixed zone interaction with reporters here. But an unbeaten 35-ball 64 against the West Indies at Barbados in 2022 unlocked his mind. The knock helped India chase down a daunting 312. "After that match against the West Indies, I knew I could finish games. As soon as I gained that self-belief, I didn't think much about whether I wanted to show batting to anyone or not. "I know that

Champions Trophy: Axar says he wanted Kohli to reach 100 run mark vs PAK

As Virat Kohli neared his century against Pakistan, India's Axar Patel turned into a human calculator, crunching numbers and silently praying he didn't edge the ball at the other end, all to make sure the superstar reached his milestone. Axar walked in to bat with India needing 19 runs to win and Kohli unbeaten on 86. "At the end, actually main bhi thoda maths kar raha tha unke hundred ke liye (Even I was doing the math for his hundred towards the end). I was hoping that I don't edge the ball or something. So, it was quite fun," Axar said in video posted by ICC. However, Shaheen Afridi bowled three wides in the 42nd over, making Kohli's path to the century a bit trickier. At one point, Axar was even booed for taking a single, as fans wanted Kohli to get maximum strike. With Kohli stranded on 96 and India needing just two runs to win, skipper Rohit Sharma cheekily gestured for him to finish the game with a six. Acknowledging the call, Kohli, instead of going for a maximum, elegant

IND vs BAN: Rohit denies Axar a hattrick, Netizens react to dropped catch

Rohit, visibly frustrated, apologized to Axar with folded hands, while the Indian players, including Axar, stood in disbelief at the missed opportunity.

IND vs ENG: India prepare for T20 series as Shami eyes successful return

The men in blue will take on England in the first match of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday

Champions Trophy 2025: Will Bumrah be ready in time? Jaiswal to open?

India will announce their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the three-match ODI series against England on Saturday

Indian cricketer Axar Patel welcomes baby boy Haksh, Shares heartfelt post

India spin all-rounder Axar Patel took to social media on Tuesday to announce the arrival of his baby boy, Haksh Patel, who was adorably dressed in a tiny national jersey. The 30-year-old cricketer shared a heartfelt photo depicting little Haksh holding his parents' hands. Haksh was born on December 19. "He's still figuring out the off side from the leg, but we couldn't wait to introduce him to all of you in blue. World, welcome Haksh Patel, India's smallest, yet biggest fan, and the most special piece of our hearts," Axar wrote in his post. Haksh is the first child of Axar and his wife, Meha, who got married in January 2023. India captain Rohit Sharma had said during a pre-match press conference ahead of the Boxing day Test against Australia that Axar was not considered for the last two Test matches, partly, due to the recent addition of a baby to his family. Mumbai off-spin all-rounder Tanush Kotian has been selected for the remaining two Tests following the sudden retirement of

IPL 2025: Not Rahul, this all-rounder could be Delhi Capitals new captain

Having bought former LSG skipper KL Rahul at a bargain fee of ₹14 crore provided them with a reliable option for the leadership role.

Pant to Axar: Delhi Capitals' probable retained players | IPL 2025 auction

Before the IPL 2025 auction, Capitals have to finalise who they will retain before the October 31 deadline for the official announcement of the list

IND vs BAN: Top test wicket-takers from Team India and Bangladesh in India

Check the full list of players with the most Test wickets on Indian soil from the current India and Bangladesh Test squads.

Kohli to Pant: Indian stars likely to compete in Duleep Trophy 2024

Regular test players of India will be taking part in the 17th edition of Duleep Trophy as per BCCI's orders