Regarding talent, India has the finest players in the world and many more upcoming cricketers gearing up for their debut. Among the best-known cricketers is Axar Rajeshbhai Patel, also known as Axar Patel, who has become an indispensable part of India’s Test set-up in a very short period. Born on the 20th of January, 1994, in Gujarat, the thirty-year-old cricketer has taken 48 wickets and scored 407 runs from 10 Tests. From playing for his state to making an international debut, Axar Patel’s journey has inspired aspiring players.
The initial signs of an upcoming talent
Since childhood, Axar Patel had a great interest in the game but never wished to become a cricketer. Persuaded by his friend to participate in the inter-school tournament, the match got him into the game. He is often called “an accidental cricketer”. In 2012, Patel made his domestic debut against Madhya Pradesh. In 2014, the 20-year-old had 17 wickets in the Indian Premier League, his debut in the ODI.
India vs England 2021
The young charm of India, Axar Patel, has so far played 10 Tests but his contribution is noteworthy and something that most players have not been able to achieve. In India’s home series against England in 20121, Axar got a significant break after his appointment as a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja when he got an unfortunate injury.
Axar Patel took 27 wickets in just 3 Tests at an average of 10.59. This proves that India was at a good place after replacing Ravindra Jadeja, making Axar one of the primary spinners. In the first 3 Tests, he made 4-5 wicket hauls and a 10-fer. In the team’s next test series against New Zealand, Axar Patel took 9 wickets in just two games.
Being an all-rounder, Axar Patel has contributed to various aspects of cricket. He has significantly lifted his batting style and made helpful runs in multiple matches in the Indian Premier League and domestic cricket.
In a match against the world’s top Test team Australia, Axar scored 84 runs in the first innings alongside Jadeja, who scored 88 runs. This made 223 runs in total, making India win the game massively.
Border Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23
In the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23, Axar Patel gave one of his best performances in the second Test. The 74 runs scored by Patel made India the victorious winner against Australia. Axar and Ashwin helped the most in balancing the score set by Australia initially in the game. Axar comes in the 8th or 9th position in the list of the top players in batting.
Conclusion
His remarkable contribution to the Test series set-up in India makes Axar a sportsman with great style and skill in game management. He has made India proud internationally and won the “BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year 2014”. He clinched the coveted “Emerging Player of the Tournament” title in the 2014 IPL.
