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IND vs AUS: Axar says, needed to bowl stump to stump to negate dew factor

It required a lot of mental fortitude to come back with an attacking mindset less than 72 hours after being clobbered, said spinner Axar Patel, who set up India's series win against Australia with superb figures of 3/16 in the fourth T20I here on Friday. India have now taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Axar, who was hit for 22 runs in the penultimate over of the third T20I in Guwahti where India had failed to defend 222, was the chief architect in defense of a much lesser 174 for 9 in the fourth game. "To stay attacking and be mentally strong is important as there is every chance to get hit in this format. When you go with an attitude to pick wickets, will feel much better," Axar said at the post-match presentation ceremony. While there wasn't as much dew as it was at Barsapara the other night, Axar used his tried and tested formula of pitching it on the three sticks. "I tried to stick to my strengths and wasn't really bothered even I had gotten hit and bowl

India vs Australia 2nd T20 Playing 11: 2 changes in Aussies XI in Trivandum

India vs Australia 2nd T20 Playing 11: Australia have made two changes in their Playing 11, bringing in Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell for Jason Behrendoff and Aaron Hardiee.

IND vs AUS 1st T20 Highlights: Rinku seals thriller after SKY's 42-ball 80

IND vs AUS 1st T20 Highlights: Towards the end, Rinku Singh (22 not out off 14 balls) delivered the finishing touches with a six to take India home.

"It's time to move on": Axar Patel on India's World Cup final "heartbreak"

Axar missed the recently concluded ODI World Cup owing to an injury that he suffered during the Asia Cup.

Cricket World Cup 2023: India full schedule, squad, match timing, streaming

Ashwin, who was not even in contention for the spot has been preferred over Washington Sundar to replace Axar Patel in India squad for Cricket World Cup 2023

CWC 2023: Can Washington Sundar enter India squad? Rohit keeps door open

Washington Sundar's ability to bat left-handed and bowl genuine off-spin are the two things that Team India are looking for ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

Axar likely to miss 2 ODIs against Australia, Shreyas 99 percent fit: Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma on Friday said left-arm spinner Axar Patel is likely to miss the first two ODIs against Australia next week while middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is "99 percent" match-fit. Axar had suffered a left quadriceps strain during the inconsequential Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Friday and was ruled out of the Asia Cup. Washington Sundar was drafted in as Axar's replacement in India's Asia Cup squad. The PTI had reported on Saturday that Axar will be out of Australia series and could also be a doubtful starter for the World Cup. The worrying part is that MRI scans have revealed that its a hamstring tear. "Axar had a small tear. It looks like maybe it will take a week or 10 days (to heal), I don't know. We have to see how that injury progresses. Some guys recover quickly, and I hope that's the case with him," skipper Rohit didn't seem too confident about the speed of recovery for the Gujarat all-rounder. "I am not sure whether he will be able to play the .

Asia Cup final, IND vs SL Highlights: Siraj hero as India lift the trophy

India vs Sri Lanka final, Asia Cup Live Updates: Mohammed Siraj took 6/21 as India bowled out Sri Lanka for only 50 runs. India chased the total down in only 6.1 overs.

Axar Patel ruled out of Asia Cup final, doubtful starter for World Cup 2023

BCCI, in a press statement, said that Washington Sundar will replace Axar in the India squad for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17)

India vs Sri Lanka final: Washington Sundar in India squad as Axar's cover

Washington Sundar has been added to the Indian squad ahead of the all-important Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka

BCCI announces India's squad for World Cup 2023; KL Rahul in, Chahal out

India has picked seven batters, four bowlers and four all-rounders for the ODI World Cup

WI vs IND 4th T20 Playing 11: No changes in Team India, Windies make three

Hardik Pandya made no changes in the Indian playing 11. Rovman Powell made three changes in West Indies playing 11 with Holder, Odean Smith and Shai Hope coming in for Roston Chase, Joseph and Charles

WI vs IND 3rd T20 Playing 11: Jaiswal makes debut, gets cap from Surya

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes T20I debut. He replaced Ishan Kishan in India's XI. Ravi Bishnoi paved way for Kuldeep Yadav. While Roston Chase came in for Jason Holder in West Indies Playing 11

WI vs IND 2nd T20 Playing 11: Bishnoi replaces Kuldeep Yadav in India's XI

The Men In Blue have made one forced change in their line-up, Bishnoi come in for Kuldeep Yadav in India's Playing 11. West Indies are unchanged from previous match

Axar may bat higher, won't judge Prithvi, Sarfaraz on one game: Ganguly

Axar Patel's promotion in Delhi Capitals batting order is being seriously contemplated by the management, team Director Sourav Ganguly said on the eve of IPL game against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Ganguly, however, expects DC vice captain to bowl a better line after getting some hammering from Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran. "Yeah that's (batting) been discussed and he will bat up the order as his batting has improved. He has batted exceptionally well on difficult tracks against Australia and hopefully he can score runs for us," Ganguly told mediapersons. He was, however, sympathetic about spinners getting hit on a flat deck. "It's not easy when West Indian boys keep hitting you through middle. And they hit a long way. Mayers, Pooran, Russell and Powell they hit miles in T20 cricket. "Yes, he has to get lines right and most of the time T20 is about clever bowling and being aware of situations because you play on flat tracks and ball is almost new," Ganguly reasoned. "So it's no

Vice-captaincy is a reward of my hardwork: Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel

Axar Patel is excited about his new role as Delhi Capitals vice-captain, terming the responsibility entrusted upon him as a reward for all the hardwork he has put in for the franchise over past few seasons. "In my opinion, if you have gotten this role that means you are growing as a senior player. It's like getting a reward for all that you've done for the team. I'm excited about this role," the lanky all-rounder said in a video posted on DC's twitter handle. "Our team is mostly the same, we have the same players from the last 3-4 years. We know our players well and that will be an important point." Axar will be deputy to Australian David Warner, who has been named as DC skipper for this season in place of Rishabh Pant, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation following a horrific car accident in December. Axar said that he would provide full support to new skipper Warner. "David is a talented player. I will provide him with an atmosphere where he can make best use of his abilit

IPL 2023: Warner to lead Delhi Capitals in Pant's absence, Axar named VC

Australian batter David Warner will lead Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2023 while all-rounder Axar Patel has been named as the team's vice captain, the JSW-GMR co-owned franchise announced

Impossible to beat India on their own soil: Former PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja

The former PCB chairman also made a mention of all-rounder Axar Patel, whose priceless innings of 74 helped India recover from a precarious position in their first innings

1st Test Day 3: Axar, Shami extend India's lead on Australia by 223 runs

Axar Patel hit a resolute 84 while Mohammed Shami smashed an entertaining 37 as India took a massive 223-run first innings lead by posting 400 against Australia on the third day of the opening Test, here Saturday. Axar put his head down and let Shami attack in the 52-run ninth-wicket stand, helping India outbat Australia on a track which the visiting media alleged was "doctored". India had resumed the day at 321 for seven with Ravindra Jadeja (70) and Patel at the crease. Jadeja did not last long as he shouldered arms to a Murphy delivery that was fired in from an angle and crashed on to the stumps. The pitch hasn't changed its character much and it remains a slow turner where any batter ready to grind it out will get results. Lunch was taken when Indian innings ended. Shami, who was dropped on 6 by Scott Boland at long-on off Nathan Lyon, decided to launch a swift counter-attack on opposition best bowler Todd Murphy (7/124). He hit the bespectacled off-spinner for three sixes --

IND vs SL 3rd T20I Preview: India lagging on many fronts, Lanka eye history

Sri Lanka have not won any series in India in any of the three formats. Now they have got an opportunity to etch their names in history by winning this series