Axar Patel
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Retention of Axar raised eyebrows following a difficult UK tour where he managed merely 48 runs from seven innings and took just four wickets with his spin bowling. The entire three match series unfolds in Delhi before Shreyas Iyer leads the touring party to Japan for the Asian Games 2026.
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This tactical transition comes on the heels of a magnificent, match-winning performance by Axar in the opening ODI against England in Birmingham. veteran opener Rohit Sharma is likely to announce his ODI retirement soon and reportedly the third ODI between India and England at Lord’s on July 19 could serve as the final chapter.
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Axar Patel etched his name in Indian cricket history after becoming the sixth Indian cricketer to achieve a rare ODI all-round feat. The left-arm spinner scored a half-century and claimed four wickets in the same ODI during India's clash against England at Edgbaston.
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Axar Patel took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then scored an unbeaten 57 as India registered a six-wicket win in the first ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.
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Axar Patel spun a web around the hosts in the final overs, claiming 4 wickets for 62 runs in 9.5 overs and triggering a dramatic late collapse that saw England bowled out for 258 in 47.5 overs in the first ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday.
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England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India.
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Axar Patel is set to play his 100th T20I for India in the fourth match against England, calling the milestone "every cricketer's dream." The all-rounder reflected on his 11-year journey, saying the achievement belongs to his family, coaches and teammates who supported him throughout his career.
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Axar Patel became the first Indian spinner to claim 100 T20I wickets, joining Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya in the elite club during the second T20I against England. Arshdeep leads India's all-time T20I wicket-taking charts with 134 wickets, followed by Bumrah (121), Hardik (114) and Axar (100).
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The star wicketkeeper-batter is set to rejoin DC ahead of IPL 2027 after a blockbuster trade with Lucknow Super Giants. The DC captain said Pant would face no extra pressure and would have complete freedom to play his natural game. Axar described Delhi Capitals as Pant's home, backing his longtime teammate to rediscover his best form and enjoy his cricket.
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RCB, RR, GT and SRH are the four teams that have secured spots in the IPL 2026 playoffs DC captain Axar Patel made an interesting prediction by naming Sunrisers Hyderabad as the strongest team among the four remaining contenders. Sunrisers Hyderabad ended the league stage with 18 points after winning nine of their 14 matches
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Skipper Shreyas Iyer highlighted reasons for Punjab Kings' defeat against Delhi Capitals as his side couldn't defend 210 in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash in Dharamsala.
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Riding on fantastic knocks from Axar Patel, David Miller and Ashutosh Sharma, Delhi Capitals chased down 211 against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign alive.
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While Delhi remains mathematically eligible for the post-season, the nature of this defeat has led Patel to publicly address the need for long-term evaluation. With the current campaign faltering, Patel indicated that the franchise will begin assessing its bench strength and strategic approach for the next cycle.
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Following this result, Delhi Capitals occupy seventh place with four victories and six losses. The Delhi Capitals found difficulty with the bat once more, concluding their 20 overs with a score of 155.
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Delhi Capitals were bowled out for just 75 after losing six wickets in their first four overs, handing RCB a stunning nine-wicket victory in a crucial IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.
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For a team often labeled as “promising but inconsistent,” this move reflects a push towards long-term stability. Delhi Capitals are no longer just focusing on results; they are building a broader cricketing ecosystem.
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Axar Patel warns the Impact Player rule is reducing opportunities for all-rounders in IPL. Growing criticism from Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya signals deeper concerns around team balance. The rule is reshaping IPL tactics and could influence India’s future T20 player development.
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KL Rahul’s unresolved batting role could define Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 campaign. Data shows Rahul is significantly more effective as an opener than in the middle order. Delhi Capitals’ squad depth is a strength, but role confusion remains a major risk.
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India’s victory sets up a monumental final against New Zealand. After Jacob Bethell’s breathtaking 105 off 48 balls kept England in the hunt, India’s primary weapons were deployed to stem the flow of runs.
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As Axar prepares for the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he remains India’s X-factor. Axar Patel remains curiously placed in the BCCI's Grade C contract category.
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England’s chase of India’s daunting 253 looked on course, powered by a breathtaking century from Jacob Bethell. But Axar Patel's fielding interventions repeatedly halted the visitors’ momentum at crucial moments of the second semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai.
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R Ashwin labelled Axar Patel’s exclusion and Rinku Singh’s No. 8 slot as decisive tactical errors. The former spinner stressed stability over match-ups in high-pressure ICC tournaments. India now faces must-win matches to stay alive in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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