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Axar Patel

  • All rounder
  • Left hand
  • Left arm orthodox
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About Axar Patel

Axar Patel is an Indian all-rounder, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, who represents Gujarat in domestic cricket. He made his one-day international debut against Bangladesh in June 2014 and was in India's squad for the 2015 World Cup. On Test debut against England in February 2021 he took seven wickets, becoming the ninth Indian bowler to take five in an innings on debut. He was part of the sides that won the T20 World Cups of 2024 and 2026 and the Champions Trophy in 2025.

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Ireland beat India by 34 runs for first T20I win over visitors

Belfast, 26 June 2026: Ireland claimed its first Twenty20 International win over India with a 34-run victory in the opening match of the series at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont, on Friday. Defending 182-9, Ireland bowled India out for 148 in 18.5 overs after Matt Hollard, Matthew Humphreys and Jai Moondra combined to derail …

WebDesk · 27 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Rain washes out opening T20I in Canberra after Suryakumar’s bright start

Canberra, 29 October 2025: Rain spoiled the opening T20I between Australia and India on Wednesday, ending what had looked like a promising start for India captain Suryakumar Yadav in the five-match series. The contest, already reduced to 18 overs per side after an earlier delay, was eventually abandoned shortly before 10 pm local time with …

WebDesk · 29 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Rohit century, Kohli milestone power India to nine-wicket win in Sydney

Sydney, 25 October 2025 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli produced a vintage masterclass at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, leading India to a commanding nine-wicket win and denying Australia a series sweep. Rohit struck his 50th international century while Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history. The pair added …

WebDesk · 26 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Bartlett spoils Kohli’s Adelaide farewell as Australia clinch ODI series

Adelaide, 24 October 2025: Xavier Bartlett ruined Virat Kohli’s farewell at Adelaide Oval as Australia’s next generation powered the hosts to a two-wicket win over India in the second one-day international on Thursday, sealing the three-match series 2-0. Kohli fell for a second consecutive duck, the first time he has failed to score in back-to-back …

WebDesk · 24 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Match reports

Marsh leads Australia to victory as rain mars Gill’s ODI captaincy debut

Perth, October 19, 2025: Mitchell Marsh ruined Shubman Gill’s debut as India’s ODI captain, guiding Australia to a comfortable win in a rain-hit series opener at the Optus Stadium on Saturday. In damp and blustery conditions, the match was reduced to 26 overs a side after multiple rain delays, frustrating a crowd of 42,423. India, …

WebDesk · 19 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Head, Axar speak on rivalry, team balance ahead of India-Australia ODI series

Perth, 18 October 2025: Australia batter Travis Head and India all-rounder Axar Patel spoke to the media on Friday afternoon at Optus Stadium in Perth ahead of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia starting Sunday, 19 October. Both players reflected on team preparations, player transitions, and the excitement surrounding another high-profile India-Australia contest. …

WebDesk · 18 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

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Green ruled out of India ODIs with side soreness; Labuschagne recalled

Perth, 17 October 2025: Cameron Green’s return to bowling has hit a setback, with the all-rounder ruled out of Australia’s ODI series against India due to side soreness. Cricket Australia said Friday the injury was “low grade” and that Green’s absence from the three-match series is precautionary. The 26-year-old is expected to be fit for …

WebDesk · 17 Oct 2025 · 3 min read

Media release

Shubman Gill named India’s new ODI Captain for Australia Series

Mumbai, 4 October 2025: Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s new one-day international captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma for the upcoming three-match series in Australia. It will be Gill’s first assignment as ODI skipper after previously leading India in Tests and T20Is. The change comes as India begins to build toward the 2027 ICC …

WebDesk · 5 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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