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{{short description|Indian cricketer}}
{{Short description|Indian cricketer}}
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{{Short description|Indian cricketer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Axar Patel
|name = Axar Patel
| image =  
|image = Axar Patel 2.jpg
| fullname = Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
|caption = Axar Patel during [[2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|01|23|df=yes}}
|fullname = Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel
| birth_place = [[Nadiad, Gujarat|Nadiad]], [[Gujarat]], India
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|01|20|df=yes}}
| heightm = 1.85
|birth_place = [[Anand, Gujarat]], [[India]]  
| batting = Left-handed
|heightm = 1.85
| bowling = [[Slow left-arm orthodox]]
|batting = Left-handed
| role = [[All-rounder]]
|bowling = [[Left-arm unorthodox]]
| nickname = Axy, Bapu<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv5.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/16225606/plays-day-dhawal-kulkarni-sort-cruyff-turn-neville-madziva-errant-towel|title=Kulkarni's (sort-of) Cruyff turn, and Madziva's errant towel|date=15 June 2016|website=ESPN.com|access-date=28 April 2019}}</ref>
|role = [[Bowling all-rounder]]
| international = true
|nickname = Bapu
| internationalspan = 2014–present
|international = true
| country = India
|internationalspan = 2014–present
|country = India
|testcap = 302
|testdebutagainst = England
|testdebutdate = 13 February
|testdebutyear = 2021
|lasttestagainst = Australia
|lasttestdate = 9 March
|lasttestyear = 2023


| testcap = 302
|T20Icap = 53
| testdebutagainst = England
|T20Ishirt = 20
| testdebutdate = 13 February
|T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| testdebutyear = 2021
|T20Idebutdate = 17 July
| lasttestagainst = England
|T20Idebutyear = 2015
| lasttestdate = 4 March
|       lastT20Idate = 13 August
| lasttestyear = 2021
|       lastT20Iyear = 2023 new zealand


| odicap = 202
|   lastT20Iagainst = West Indies
| odidebutagainst = Bangladesh
|club1 = [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]]
| odidebutdate = 15 June
|year1 = 2012–present
| odidebutyear = 2014
|clubnumber1 =66
| lastodiagainst = New Zealand
|year2 = 2013
| lastodidate = 29 October
|club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| lastodiyear = 2017
|year3 = 2014–2019
| odishirt = 20
|club3 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
|clubnumber3 = 20
|club4 = [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]]
|year4 = 2018
|clubnumber4 = 20
|club5 = [[Delhi Capitals]]
|year5 = 2019–present
|clubnumber5 = 20
|columns = 4
|column1 = [[Test Cricket|Test]]
|column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
|column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
|column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
|matches1 = 12
|matches2 = 53
|matches3 = 40
|matches4 = 52
|runs1 = 541
|runs2 = 439
|runs3 = 288
|runs4 = 2,178
|bat avg1 = 34.32
|bat avg2 = 19.08
|bat avg3 = 22.15
|bat avg4 = 35.12
|100s/50s1 = 0/4
|100s/50s2 = 0/2
|100s/50s3 = 0/1
|100s/50s4 = 1/17
|top score1 = 84
|top score2 = 64*
|top score3 = 65
|top score4 = 110[[not out|*]]
|deliveries1 = 1,940
|deliveries2 = 2,457
|deliveries3 = 745
|deliveries4 = 11,092
|wickets1 = 50
|wickets2 = 58
|wickets3 = 37
|wickets4 = 185
|bowl avg1 = 16.70
|bowl avg2 = 31.98
|bowl avg3 = 25.10
|bowl avg4 = 24.69
|fivefor1 = 5
|fivefor2 = 0
|fivefor3 = 0
|fivefor4 = 11
|tenfor1 = 1
|tenfor2 = 0
|tenfor3 = 0
|tenfor4 = 2
|best bowling1 = 6/38
|best bowling2 = 3/24
|best bowling3 = 3/9
|best bowling4 = 7/54
|catches/stumpings1 = 3/–
|catches/stumpings2 = 23/–
|catches/stumpings3 = 12/–
|catches/stumpings4 = 23/–
|source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/554691.html ESPNcricinfo
|date = 12 September
|year = 2023
}}


| T20Icap = 53
'''Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Akshar Patel|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/554691.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Axar Patel: Axar Patel News, Cricket Records, Stats, India Player Profilee|url=http://www.sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/63024-akshar-rajesh-bhai-patel-player-profile|access-date=1 February 2015|publisher=NDTV}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> also spelled as '''Axar Patel''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Axar Patel|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/923/923472/923472.html|publisher=Cricket Archive|access-date=1 February 2015}} {{subscription required|date=April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Akshar Patel|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Akshar-Patel/51776.html|publisher=Wisden India|access-date=1 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025040529/http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Akshar-Patel/51776.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 20 January 1994) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who plays for the [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]] in all formats of the game as a [[All-rounder|bowling All-rounder]]. He also plays for [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]] in domestic cricket and for the [[Delhi Capitals]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm unorthodox bowler.
| T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Idebutdate = 17 July
| T20Idebutyear = 2015
| lastT20Iagainst = England
| lastT20Idate = 12 March
| lastT20Iyear = 2021


| club1 = [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]]
He made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut on 15 June 2014 against [[Bangladesh Cricket Team|Bangladesh]]. He was selected in India's 15-man squad for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]] held in [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] and [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. He made his Test debut for [[Indian cricket team|India]] against [[England cricket team|England]] on 13 February 2021, where he took 7 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=2nd Test, Chennai, Feb 13 - Feb 17 2021, England tour of India 2021|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-2nd-test-1243385/live-cricket-score|website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|publisher=[[ESPN Inc.]]|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He became the ninth bowler for [[Indian cricket team|India]] to take a [[List of India cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut|five-wicket haul on debut]] in [[Test cricket]].<ref name=IT>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-england-axar-patel-joins-elite-list-after-taking-5-wicket-haul-on-test-debut-1769727-2021-02-16|title=India vs England: Axar Patel joins elite list after taking 5-wicket haul on Test debut|work=India Today|date=16 February 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He is best known for his consistent wicket taking ability in Test cricket.
| year1 = 2012–present
| clubnumber1 =66
| year2 = 2013-2017
| club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year3 = 2014–2019
| club3 = [[Kings XI Punjab]]
| clubnumber3 = 20
| club4 = [[Durham County Cricket Club|Durham]]
| year4 = 2018
| clubnumber4 = 20
| club5 = [[Delhi Capitals]]
| year5 = 2019–present
| clubnumber5 = 20
| columns = 5
| column1 = [[Test Cricket|Test]]
| column2 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches1 = 3
| matches2 = 38
| matches3 = 11
| matches4 = 42
| runs1 = 55
| runs2 = 181
| runs3 = 79
| runs4 = 1720
| bat avg1 = 13.75
| bat avg2 = 12.92
| bat avg3 = 17.00
| bat avg4 = 33.72
| 100s/50s1 = 0/0
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| 100s/50s3 = 0/0
| 100s/50s4 = 1/13
| top score1 = 43
| top score2 = 30
| top score3 = 20[[not out|*]]
| top score4 = 110[[not out|*]]
| deliveries1 = 766
| deliveries2 = 1,908
| deliveries3 = 234
| deliveries4 = 9537
| wickets1 = 27
| wickets2 = 45
| wickets3 = 9
| wickets4 = 161
| bowl avg1 = 18.98
| bowl avg2 = 31.31
| bowl avg3 = 29.44
| bowl avg4 = 24.56
| fivefor1 = 4
 
 
| fivefor2 = 0
| fivefor3 = 0
| fivefor4 = 9
| tenfor1 = 1
| tenfor2 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| tenfor4 = 2
| best bowling1 = 6/38
| best bowling2 = 3/34
| best bowling3 = 3/17
| best bowling4 = 7/54
| catches/stumpings1 = 1/–5
| catches/stumpings2 = 15/–
| catches/stumpings3 = 5/–
| catches/stumpings4 = 21/–
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/554691.html ESPNcricinfo
| date = 12 March
| year = 2021
|family=[[Rajesh Kumar]]{{dn|date=July 2021}}}}
 
'''Axar Rajeshbhai Patel''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Axar Patel|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/554691.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Axar Patel: Axar Patel News, Cricket Records, Stats, India Player Profilee|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/63024-akshar-rajesh bhai-patel-player profile|publisher=NDTV|access-date=1 February 2015}}</ref> also spelled as '''Akshar Patel''',<ref>{{cite web|title=Akshar Patel |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/923/923472/923472.html|publisher=Cricket Archive|access-date=1 February 2015}} {{subscription required|date=April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Akshar Patel|url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Akshar-Patel/51776.html|publisher=Wisden India|access-date=1 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025040529/http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Akshar-Patel/51776.html|archive-date=25 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 23 January 1994 in [[Nadiad]], [[India]]) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er. He plays for Gujarat in domestic cricket and for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premiere League. He is an all-rounder who plays as a left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He was signed up by the IPL franchise [[Mumbai Indians]] in 2013 but did not get a chance to play until he was released. He was then picked up by [[Kings XI Punjab]] in 2014 and then by [[Delhi Capitals]] in 2019, and has been a regular with both franchises. He made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut on 15 June 2014 against [[Bangladesh Cricket Team|Bangladesh]]. He was selected in India's 15-man squad for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]] held in [[Australia cricket team|Australia]] and [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. He made his Test debut for [[Indian cricket team|India]] against [[England cricket team|England]] on 13 February 2021, where he took 7 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2nd Test, Chennai, Feb 13 - Feb 17 2021, England tour of India 2021|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-2nd-test-1243385/live-cricket-score|access-date=2021-02-13|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> He became the ninth bowler for [[Indian cricket team|India]] to take a [[List of India cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut|five-wicket haul on debut]] in [[Test cricket]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-england-axar-patel-joins-elite-list-after-taking-5-wicket-haul-on-test-debut-1769727-2021-02-16 |title=India vs England: Axar Patel joins elite list after taking 5-wicket haul on Test debut |work=India Today |access-date=16 February 2021}}</ref> and also became the first cricketer to take 11 wickets in a day-night test. He is the only bowler to take wickets on his first ball of both innings in a test match. He is first and only bowler to take back-to-back five-wicket hauls in a pink ball test match.


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
In his second first-class match, against [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] in November 2013, Patel took 6 for 55 in the first innings. This was his first [[five-wicket haul]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/domestic-cricket/ranji-trophy/Delhi-concede-slender-1st-innings-lead-as-Akshar-grabs-six/articleshow/25511944.cms? Delhi concede slender 1st innings lead as Akshar grabs six wickets]. ''[[Times Of India]]''. Retrieved 9 November 2013.</ref>
In his second first-class match, against [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] in November 2013, Patel took 6 for 55 in the first innings. This was his first [[five-wicket haul]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/domestic-cricket/ranji-trophy/Delhi-concede-slender-1st-innings-lead-as-Akshar-grabs-six/articleshow/25511944.cms|title=Delhi concede slender 1st innings lead as Akshar grabs six wickets|work=[[Times Of India]]|date=9 November 2013|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>


Patel played just one first-class game in his debut season for [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]], but had a more successful showing in 2013. Slotted primarily as a bowling allrounder, the left-arm spinner got his first IPL contract with [[Mumbai Indians]] ahead of IPL 2013, although he was on the bench for the entire season.
Patel played just one first-class game in his debut season for [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]], but had a more successful showing in 2013. Slotted primarily as a bowling allrounder, the left-arm spinner got his first IPL contract with [[Mumbai Indians]] ahead of IPL 2013, although he was on the bench for the entire season, the team won the title in that year.


He was one of the key contributors to India Under-23s' title win in the [[2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup]], with seven wickets, including a four-for in the semi-final against UAE.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshar-patel-spins-india-into-acc-emerging-teams-cup-final/1159163 Akshar Patel spins India into ACC Emerging Teams Cup final]. ''[[Indian Express]]''. Retrieved 23 August 2013.</ref>
He was one of the key contributors to India Under-23s' title win in the [[2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup]], with seven wickets, including a four-for in the semi-final against UAE.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/akshar-patel-spins-india-into-acc-emerging-teams-cup-final/1159163 Akshar Patel spins India into ACC Emerging Teams Cup final]. ''[[Indian Express]]''. Retrieved 23 August 2013.</ref>
He was one of the consistent performers for [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]] in the 2013/14 [[Ranji Trophy]], finishing the season with 369 runs at an average of 46.12 and 29 wickets at 23.58. In early 2014, he was named the BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the year for the 2012/13 season.<ref name="U19">[http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=13&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=27-12-2013&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar01302&publabel=TOI Akshar named best U-19 cricketer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191852/http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=13&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=27-12-2013&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar01302&publabel=TOI |date=14 July 2014 }}. ''[[Times Of India]]''<sup>(mobile site)</sup>. Retrieved 18 June 2014.</ref>
He was one of the consistent performers for [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]] in the 2013/14 [[Ranji Trophy]], finishing the season with 369 runs at an average of 46.12 and 29 wickets at 23.58. In early 2014, he was named the BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the year for the 2012/13 season.<ref name="U19">[http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=13&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=27-12-2013&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar01302&publabel=TOI Akshar named best U-19 cricketer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714191852/http://mobilepaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=13&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIA&mydateHid=27-12-2013&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Ahmedabad&edname=&articleid=Ar01302&publabel=TOI|date=14 July 2014}}. ''[[Times Of India]]''<sup>(mobile site)</sup>. Retrieved 18 June 2014.</ref>


In August 2019, he was named in the India Red team's squad for the [[2019–20 Duleep Trophy]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27331972/shubman-gill-priyank-panchal-faiz-fazal-lead-duleep-trophy-sides |title=Shubman Gill, Priyank Panchal and Faiz Fazal to lead Duleep Trophy sides |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/duleep-trophy-2019-shubman-gill-faiz-fazal-and-priyank-panchal-to-lead-duleep-trophy-2019-squad-fixtures-schedule-876560 |title=Duleep Trophy 2019: Shubman Gill, Faiz Fazal and Priyank Panchal to lead as Indian domestic cricket season opens |work=Cricket Country |access-date=6 August 2019}}</ref> In October 2019, he was named in [[India C cricket team|India C]]'s squad for the [[2019–20 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/deodhar-trophy-2019-squads-india-a-india-b-india-c-parthiv-patel-shubman-gill-anuma-vihari-ranchi/article29788595.ece |title=Deodhar Trophy 2019: Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv, Shubman to lead; Yashasvi earns call-up |work=SportStar |access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
In August 2019, he was named in the India Red team's squad for the [[2019–20 Duleep Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/27331972/shubman-gill-priyank-panchal-faiz-fazal-lead-duleep-trophy-sides|title=Shubman Gill, Priyank Panchal and Faiz Fazal to lead Duleep Trophy sides|website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|publisher=[[ESPN Inc.]]|date=6 August 2019|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/duleep-trophy-2019-shubman-gill-faiz-fazal-and-priyank-panchal-to-lead-duleep-trophy-2019-squad-fixtures-schedule-876560|title=Duleep Trophy 2019: Shubman Gill, Faiz Fazal and Priyank Panchal to lead as Indian domestic cricket season opens|work=Cricket Country|date=6 August 2019|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> In October 2019, he was named in [[India C cricket team|India C]]'s squad for the [[2019–20 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/deodhar-trophy-2019-squads-india-a-india-b-india-c-parthiv-patel-shubman-gill-anuma-vihari-ranchi/article29788595.ece|title=Deodhar Trophy 2019: Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv, Shubman to lead; Yashasvi earns call-up|magazine=[[Sportstar]]|date=24 October 2019}}</ref>


===IPL career===
===IPL career===
He made his debut with [[Mumbai Indians]] in 2013. He had an impressive season with [[Kings XI Punjab]] in IPL 2014 with 17 wickets. He was retained by the Kings XI Punjab for the 2015 IPL season for his impressive performances in the previous edition. Batting lower down the order, he scored 206 runs for the Kings XI Punjab in 2015 in addition to taking 13 wickets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iplt20.com/teams/kings-xi-punjab/squad/1113/Axar-Patel/|title=Axar Patel - Kings XI Punjab player - IPLT20.com|website=IPLT20|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref> On 1 May 2016, during a match against the [[Gujarat Lions]], he took four wickets in five balls, including the first (and only) hat-trick of the 2016 IPL season, to pave the way for Kings XI Punjab's 23-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Lions in [[Rajkot]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/79683/axar-patel-hat-trick-as-kxip-make-winning-ipl-2016-start-under-murali-vijay-against-gujarat-lions|title=Axar Patel 'tricks as KXIP make winning start under Murali Vijay|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=1 May 2016}}</ref> He was retained by Kings XI Punjab for the 2018 season.
Patel was signed up by the IPL franchise [[Mumbai Indians]] in 2013 but did not get a chance to play until he was released. He was then picked up by [[Kings XI Punjab]] in 2014 and had an impressive season with 17 wickets. He was retained by the Kings XI Punjab for the 2015 IPL season. Batting lower down the order, he scored 206 runs for the Kings XI Punjab in 2015 in addition to taking 13 wickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iplt20.com/teams/kings-xi-punjab/squad/1113/Axar-Patel/|title=Axar Patel - Kings XI Punjab player|publisher=[[Indian Premier League]]|access-date=1 May 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421113853/http://www.iplt20.com/teams/kings-xi-punjab/squad/1113/Axar-Patel/|archivedate=21 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 1 May 2016, during a match against the [[Gujarat Lions]], he took four wickets in five balls, including the first (and only) hat-trick of the 2016 IPL season, to pave the way for Kings XI Punjab's 23-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Lions in [[Rajkot]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/79683/axar-patel-hat-trick-as-kxip-make-winning-ipl-2016-start-under-murali-vijay-against-gujarat-lions|title=Axar Patel 'tricks as KXIP make winning start under Murali Vijay|website=Cricbuzz|date=1 May 2016|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He was retained by Kings XI Punjab for the 2018 season.


In December 2018, he was bought by the [[Delhi Capitals]] in the [[List of 2019 Indian Premier League personnel changes|player auction]] for the [[2019 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25390461/ipl-2019-auction-was-sold-whom |title=IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2019-who-got-whom/articleshow/67144375.cms |title=IPL 2019 Auction: Who got whom |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref>
Axar Patel became the 9th Indian player to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut and only the second left-arm spinner after Dilip Doshi to take a five-for in his debut Test.<ref name=IT/>


He was retained by [[Delhi Capitals|Delhi capitals]] for the upcoming  [[2021 Indian Premier League|IPL 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Delhi Capitals reveal list of retained players ahead of IPL 2021 Auction. He will one of the key player of delhi capitals this season due to his international form.|url=https://www.delhicapitals.in/news|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Delhi Capitals|language=en}}</ref>
In December 2018, he was signed up by the [[Delhi Capitals]] in the [[List of 2019 Indian Premier League personnel changes|player auction]] for the [[2019 Indian Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2019-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1166896|title=IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players|work=ESPN Cricinfo|date=18 December 2018|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-auction-2019-who-got-whom/articleshow/67144375.cms|title=IPL 2019 Auction: Who got whom|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 December 2018|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He was retained by [[Delhi Capitals|Delhi capitals]] for the [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021 season]].<ref>{{cite web|date=20 January 2021|title=Delhi Capitals reveal list of retained players ahead of IPL 2021 Auction|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/sports/cricket/delhi-capitals-reveal-list-of-retained-players-ahead-of-ipl-2023-mini-auction/na20221115184511261261878|website=Delhi Capitals|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
After excellent performance in the 2014 IPL, Patel was rewarded with a place in the Indian ODI squad for the [[Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2014|tour to Bangladesh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates247.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-odi-india-romp-to-7-wicket-win-2014-06-15-1.552931|title=India vs Bangladesh 1st ODI: India romp to 7-wicket win|date=15 June 2014|website=Emirates247.com|access-date=28 April 2019}}</ref> and made his ODI debut in the first match of series at [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] and took 1/59 runs. He was part of India's 15-man squad for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]].


He made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut for India [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2015|against Zimbabwe]] on 17 July 2015.<ref name="T20I">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/885969.html |title=India tour of Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe v India at Harare, Jul 17, 2015 |access-date=17 July 2015 |work=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> He was named as a stand-by player for India's squad for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-bcci-likely-to-take-last-minute-call-on-kedar-jadhavs-fitness-ambati-rayudu-axar-patel-on-standby-6637281.html|title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: BCCI likely to take last-minute call on Kedar Jadhav's fitness; Ambati Rayudu, Axar Patel on standby- Firstcricket News, Firstpost|website=FirstCricket|access-date=2019-05-20}}</ref>
After excellent performance in the 2014 IPL, Patel was rewarded with a place in the Indian ODI squad for the [[Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2014|tour to Bangladesh]]<ref>{{cite web|title=India vs Bangladesh 1st ODI: India romp to 7-wicket win|url=https://www.emirates247.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-1st-odi-india-romp-to-7-wicket-win-2014-06-15-1.552931|date=15 June 2014|website=[[Emirates 24/7]]|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> and made his ODI debut in the first match of series at [[Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium]] and took 1/59 runs. He was part of India's 15-man squad for the [[2015 Cricket World Cup]].
 
He made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut for India [[Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2015|against Zimbabwe]] on 17 July 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/885969.html|title=India tour of Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe v India at Harare, Jul 17, 2015|website=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|publisher=[[ESPN Inc.]]|date=17 July 2015|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He was named as a stand-by player for India's squad for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-bcci-likely-to-take-last-minute-call-on-kedar-jadhavs-fitness-ambati-rayudu-axar-patel-on-standby-6637281.html|title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: BCCI likely to take last-minute call on Kedar Jadhav's fitness; Ambati Rayudu, Axar Patel on standby|website=FirstCricket|date=15 May 2019|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>


In January 2021, Patel was named in India's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1248503.html |title=Kohli, Hardik, Ishant return to India's 18-member squad for England Tests |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=19 January 2021}}</ref> He made his Test debut against [[England cricket team|England]] on 13 February 2021 and made his comeback in international cricket after a gap of almost three years.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/axar-patel-makes-test-debut-kuldeep-yadav-replaces-washington-sundar-india-vs-england-2nd-test-1768822-2021-02-13|title=India vs England: Axar Patel makes Test debut, Kuldeep Yadav finally gets a game after over 2 years|work=[[India Today]]|date=13 February 2021|access-date=13 February 2021}}</ref> His first international Test wicket was of [[Joe Root]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=India vs England: Debutant Axar Patel gets Joe Root as his maiden Test wicket|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-debutant-axar-patel-gets-england-skipper-joe-root-as-his-maiden-test-wicket-2875159/amp|access-date=2021-02-14|website=www.dnaindia.com}}</ref> In the same match, he took a five wicket haul in England's second innings, becoming the ninth Indian bowler to do so on debut.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-16|title=Axar Patel grabs maiden five-for on debut, joins Ashwin and Shami in elite list|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-england-axar-patel-grabs-maiden-five-for-on-debut-joins-ashwin-and-shami-in-elite-list-101613462290542.html|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> On 24 February 2021, he took 6 wickets in his second Test at the [[Narendra Modi Stadium]], becoming the first spinner for India to take 5 wickets in a D/N test match. In the second innings, he took 5/32, claiming his maiden 10 wicket match haul and the best figures in a D/N Test (11/70).
In January 2021, Patel was named in India's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Gollapudi|first=Nagraj|title=Kohli, Hardik, Ishant return to India's 18-member squad for England Tests|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1248503.html|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|date=19 January 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> He made his Test debut against [[England cricket team|England]] on 13 February 2021 and made his comeback in international cricket after a gap of almost three years.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/axar-patel-makes-test-debut-kuldeep-yadav-replaces-washington-sundar-india-vs-england-2nd-test-1768822-2021-02-13|last=Sen|first=Rohan|title=India vs England: Axar Patel makes Test debut, Kuldeep Yadav finally gets a game after over 2 years|work=[[India Today]]|date=13 February 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> His first international Test wicket was of [[Joe Root]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India vs England: Debutant Axar Patel gets Joe Root as his maiden Test wicket|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-debutant-axar-patel-gets-england-skipper-joe-root-as-his-maiden-test-wicket-2875159/|date=14 February 2021|website=www.dnaindia.com|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> In the same match, he took a five wicket haul in England's second innings, becoming the ninth Indian bowler to do so on debut.<ref>{{cite news|date=16 February 2021|title=Axar Patel grabs maiden five-for on debut, joins Ashwin and Shami in elite list|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-england-axar-patel-grabs-maiden-five-for-on-debut-joins-ashwin-and-shami-in-elite-list-101613462290542.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> In the 3 matches he played in his debut series, he took 27 wickets at a mere average of 10.59, finishing as the second-highest wicket taker of the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records - ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 - Most Wickets|date=23 January 2022|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=13202;type=tournament|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> Later in the year, he scored his maiden Test half-century against New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-in-india-2021-22-1278658/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-1278675/full-scorecard|title=2nd Test, Wankhede, December 03 - 06, 2021, New Zealand tour of India|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>
in the fourth test, he had taken a five wicket haul in the second innings and scored a century run partnership with [[Washington Sundar]].
 
In September 2021, Patel was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821|last=Gollapudi|first=Nagraj|title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|date=8 September 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> However, on 13 October 2021, he was replaced by [[Shardul Thakur]] in India's squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2021/news/155142/shardul-thakur-replaces-axar-patel-in-team-india-s-world-cup-squad|title=Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in Team India's World Cup squad|publisher=Board of Control for Cricket in India|date=13 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>
 
In November 2021, Patel was named in India's squad for New Zealand's tour of India in 2021.
 
In June 2022, Patel was named in India's squad for their T20I series [[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2022|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ire-vs-india-hardik-pandya-to-captain-india-in-ireland-t20is-rahul-tripathi-gets-maiden-call-up-1320109|title=Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|date=8 September 2021|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>
 
On 25 July 2022, Patel scored his maiden ODI half-century against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]].<ref>{{cite news|title=India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Axar Patel slams maiden fifty to keep India in the hunt|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-west-indies/live-cricket-score-updates-india-vs-west-indies-2nd-odi/liveblog/93091072.cms|date=25 July 2022|access-date=27 November 2022|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> He scored 64 runs off 35 balls, and remained unbeaten as he scored a match-winning six.<ref>{{cite web|title=Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 2nd ODI 2022 - Score Report|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-in-west-indies-2022-1317885/west-indies-vs-india-2nd-odi-1317901/full-scorecard|website=ESPNcricinfo|publisher=ESPN Inc.|date=24 July 2022|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>
 
== Personal life ==
He married Meha Patel on 26 January 2023 in [[Vadodara]], [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faaduindia |first=Team |date=2023-01-31 |title=Axar Patel networth, girlfriend, Biography, height, age, family, facts and more |url=https://faaduindia.com/en/axar-patel-networth-girlfriend-biography/ |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=faaduindia.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
* BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the Year 2014.<ref name="U19" />
*BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the Year 2014.<ref name="U19"/>
* Emerging Player of the Tournament in [[2014 Indian Premier League|2014 IPL]]<ref name="EPT">[https://cricket.yahoo.com/photos/kings-xi-punjab-player-akshar-patel-winner-emerging-photo-203154968.html Akshar Patel : Emerging Player of the Tournament in IPL 7]. Yahoo Cricket. Retrieved 18 June 2014.</ref>
*Emerging Player of the Tournament in [[2014 Indian Premier League|2014 IPL]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cricket.yahoo.com/photos/kings-xi-punjab-player-akshar-patel-winner-emerging-photo-203154968.html|title=Akshar Patel: Emerging Player of the Tournament in IPL 7|publisher=Yahoo Cricket|access-date=18 June 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715002618/https://cricket.yahoo.com/photos/kings-xi-punjab-player-akshar-patel-winner-emerging-photo-203154968.html|archivedate=15 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel,[1][2] also spelled as Axar Patel,[3][4] (born 20 January 1994) is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian cricket team in all formats of the game as a bowling All-rounder. He also plays for Gujarat in domestic cricket and for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm unorthodox bowler.

Axar Patel
Axar Patel 2.jpg
Personal information
Full nameAkshar Rajeshbhai Patel
Born (1994-01-20) 20 January 1994 (age 31)
Anand, Gujarat, India
NicknameBapu
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm unorthodox
RoleBowling all-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 302)13 February 2021 v England
Last Test9 March 2023 v Australia
T20I debut (cap 53)17 July 2015 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I13 August 2023 new zealand v West Indies
T20I shirt no.20
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2012–presentGujarat (squad no. 66)
2013Mumbai Indians
2014–2019Kings XI Punjab (squad no. 20)
2018Durham (squad no. 20)
2019–presentDelhi Capitals (squad no. 20)
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 12 53 40 52
Runs scored 541 439 288 2,178
Batting average 34.32 19.08 22.15 35.12
100s/50s 0/4 0/2 0/1 1/17
Top score 84 64* 65 110*
Balls bowled 1,940 2,457 745 11,092
Wickets 50 58 37 185
Bowling average 16.70 31.98 25.10 24.69
5 wickets in innings 5 0 0 11
10 wickets in match 1 0 0 2
Best bowling 6/38 3/24 3/9 7/54
Catches/stumpings 3/– 23/– 12/– 23/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 12 September 2023

He made his ODI debut on 15 June 2014 against Bangladesh. He was selected in India's 15-man squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. He made his Test debut for India against England on 13 February 2021, where he took 7 wickets.[5] He became the ninth bowler for India to take a five-wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.[6] He is best known for his consistent wicket taking ability in Test cricket.

Domestic careerEdit

In his second first-class match, against Delhi in November 2013, Patel took 6 for 55 in the first innings. This was his first five-wicket haul.[7]

Patel played just one first-class game in his debut season for Gujarat, but had a more successful showing in 2013. Slotted primarily as a bowling allrounder, the left-arm spinner got his first IPL contract with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2013, although he was on the bench for the entire season, the team won the title in that year.

He was one of the key contributors to India Under-23s' title win in the 2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup, with seven wickets, including a four-for in the semi-final against UAE.[8] He was one of the consistent performers for Gujarat in the 2013/14 Ranji Trophy, finishing the season with 369 runs at an average of 46.12 and 29 wickets at 23.58. In early 2014, he was named the BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the year for the 2012/13 season.[9]

In August 2019, he was named in the India Red team's squad for the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy.[10][11] In October 2019, he was named in India C's squad for the 2019–20 Deodhar Trophy.[12]

IPL careerEdit

Patel was signed up by the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians in 2013 but did not get a chance to play until he was released. He was then picked up by Kings XI Punjab in 2014 and had an impressive season with 17 wickets. He was retained by the Kings XI Punjab for the 2015 IPL season. Batting lower down the order, he scored 206 runs for the Kings XI Punjab in 2015 in addition to taking 13 wickets.[13] On 1 May 2016, during a match against the Gujarat Lions, he took four wickets in five balls, including the first (and only) hat-trick of the 2016 IPL season, to pave the way for Kings XI Punjab's 23-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Lions in Rajkot.[14] He was retained by Kings XI Punjab for the 2018 season.

Axar Patel became the 9th Indian player to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut and only the second left-arm spinner after Dilip Doshi to take a five-for in his debut Test.[6]

In December 2018, he was signed up by the Delhi Capitals in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.[15][16] He was retained by Delhi capitals for the 2021 season.[17]

International careerEdit

After excellent performance in the 2014 IPL, Patel was rewarded with a place in the Indian ODI squad for the tour to Bangladesh[18] and made his ODI debut in the first match of series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and took 1/59 runs. He was part of India's 15-man squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

He made his Twenty20 International debut for India against Zimbabwe on 17 July 2015.[19] He was named as a stand-by player for India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[20]

In January 2021, Patel was named in India's Test squad for their series against England.[21] He made his Test debut against England on 13 February 2021 and made his comeback in international cricket after a gap of almost three years.[22] His first international Test wicket was of Joe Root.[23] In the same match, he took a five wicket haul in England's second innings, becoming the ninth Indian bowler to do so on debut.[24] In the 3 matches he played in his debut series, he took 27 wickets at a mere average of 10.59, finishing as the second-highest wicket taker of the series.[25] Later in the year, he scored his maiden Test half-century against New Zealand.[26]

In September 2021, Patel was named in India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[27] However, on 13 October 2021, he was replaced by Shardul Thakur in India's squad.[28]

In November 2021, Patel was named in India's squad for New Zealand's tour of India in 2021.

In June 2022, Patel was named in India's squad for their T20I series against Ireland.[29]

On 25 July 2022, Patel scored his maiden ODI half-century against West Indies.[30] He scored 64 runs off 35 balls, and remained unbeaten as he scored a match-winning six.[31]

Personal lifeEdit

He married Meha Patel on 26 January 2023 in Vadodara, Gujarat.[32]

AwardsEdit

  • BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the Year 2014.[9]
  • Emerging Player of the Tournament in 2014 IPL[33]

ReferencesEdit

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  7. "Delhi concede slender 1st innings lead as Akshar grabs six wickets". Times Of India. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  8. Akshar Patel spins India into ACC Emerging Teams Cup final. Indian Express. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Akshar named best U-19 cricketer Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Times Of India(mobile site). Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  10. "Shubman Gill, Priyank Panchal and Faiz Fazal to lead Duleep Trophy sides". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  11. "Duleep Trophy 2019: Shubman Gill, Faiz Fazal and Priyank Panchal to lead as Indian domestic cricket season opens". Cricket Country. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  12. "Deodhar Trophy 2019: Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv, Shubman to lead; Yashasvi earns call-up". Sportstar. 24 October 2019.
  13. "Axar Patel - Kings XI Punjab player". Indian Premier League. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  14. "Axar Patel 'tricks as KXIP make winning start under Murali Vijay". Cricbuzz. 1 May 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  15. "IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players". ESPN Cricinfo. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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  21. Gollapudi, Nagraj (19 January 2021). "Kohli, Hardik, Ishant return to India's 18-member squad for England Tests". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  22. Sen, Rohan (13 February 2021). "India vs England: Axar Patel makes Test debut, Kuldeep Yadav finally gets a game after over 2 years". India Today. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  23. "India vs England: Debutant Axar Patel gets Joe Root as his maiden Test wicket". www.dnaindia.com. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  24. "Axar Patel grabs maiden five-for on debut, joins Ashwin and Shami in elite list". Hindustan Times. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  25. "Records - ICC World Test Championship, 2019-2021 - Most Wickets". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  26. "2nd Test, Wankhede, December 03 - 06, 2021, New Zealand tour of India". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  27. Gollapudi, Nagraj (8 September 2021). "India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  28. "Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in Team India's World Cup squad". Board of Control for Cricket in India. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  29. "Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  30. "India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Axar Patel slams maiden fifty to keep India in the hunt". The Times of India. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  31. "Full Scorecard of West Indies vs India 2nd ODI 2022 - Score Report". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN Inc. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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  33. "Akshar Patel: Emerging Player of the Tournament in IPL 7". Yahoo Cricket. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.

External linksEdit

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