Axar Patel, the left-arm spinner from Gujarat, is one of the rising stars in Indian cricket. Born on January 20, 1994, in Anand, Gujarat, Axar quickly made a name for himself with his impressive performances in both domestic and international cricket.
Early Life and Career:
Axar started playing cricket at a young age and was part of the Under-19 team that won the 2012 World Cup. His talent and potential were recognized by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Mumbai Indians, and he was signed up in 2013. However, he did not get a chance to play and was later picked up by the Kings XI Punjab.
Axar’s impressive performances in the IPL caught the attention of the national selectors, and he was included in the Indian team for the 2014 Asia Cup. He made his international debut against Bangladesh in the tournament and picked up two crucial wickets.
International Career:
Axar has played for India in all three formats of the game, but he has made a name for himself as a specialist spinner in the shorter formats. He has played a crucial role in India’s success in limited-overs cricket, with his accurate left-arm spin and ability to bowl at different stages of the game.
Axar’s most significant contribution to Indian cricket came during the 2021 home Test series against England, where he was the leading wicket-taker for India. He picked up 27 wickets in the four-match series, including a career-best 6/38 in the second innings of the fourth Test.
Personal Life:
Off the field, Axar is known to be a humble and down-to-earth person. He is an animal lover and has a pet dog named Bruno. Axar is also a fitness enthusiast and regularly shares his workout videos on social media.
