newscricket14 days ago

Made few technique changes to Axar's batting which he picked up really quickly, reveals Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting has revealed himself as one of the secret sauces behind Axar Patel's meteoric batting rise at the international level in recent times capped off by a remarkable Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Delhi Capitals coach discussed the all-rounder's pedigree and his response to feedback.
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newscricket1 month ago

BGT 2023 | Twitter reacts as Pat Cummins grabs ‘absolute blinder’ without watching ball

Players often do awesome stuff on the field, which mesmerize or their teammates and the fans. Pat Cummins produced one such moment at Arun Jaitley Stadium when he pulled off a spectacular catch to dismiss well-set Axar Patel, but immediately admitted he did not even look at it while throwing hands.
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newscricket2 months ago

IND vs AUS | Axar Patel can be a big threat to Steve Smith, opines Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan has praised Axar Patel for his performance on Indian pitches with red ball saying that he will be a big threat to Australian ace batter Steven Smith. Pathan further added that the left-arm spinner can trouble Smith if he plays regularly throughout the series with his trajectory.
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newscricket3 months ago

IND vs SL | Twitter hails Axar Patel as perfect Jadeja successor after he smacks 12 runs off one ball

All-rounders remain cricket's most precious assets, especially someone like Ravindra Jadeja who has been the cornerstone of a highly successful Indian outfit. However, Axar Patel ensured his absence was not felt with another incredible cameo on Thursday, including 12 runs off a single ball.
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newscricket3 months ago

IND vs SL | Would be disheartened with Suryakumar Yadav’s shots if I was bowler, admits Hardik Pandya

After Suryakumar Yadav’s magnificent knock in Rajkot, where he tore Sri Lankan bowlers apart to smash an unbeaten 51-ball 112, Hardik Pandya admitted he would be ‘disheartened’ if he was on the receiving end against him. Hardik also praised Rahul Tripathi, who set the tone by hitting a 16-ball 35.
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newscricket3 months ago

IND vs SL | Twitter reacts as Sri Lanka scripts series equaliser with 16-run victory

Sri Lanka have bounced back in the three-match T20I series against India with a 16-run victory and equalised the scoreline by 1-1. Dasun Shanaka displayed a heroic effort for Sri Lanka scoring unbeaten 56 runs from 22 balls and taking a couple of wickets to help the team score a victory.
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newscricket3 months ago

BAN vs IND | Twitter reacts as India inch closer to winning Chattogram Test despite Bangladesh’s valiant efforts on Day 4

Chasing a target of 513 against India, Bangladesh produced a spirited performance in the first Test, closing Day 4 on 272/6. Although the Tigers still required 241 runs to secure an unlikely win, it was valiant efforts by them, especially after being bowled out for 150 in the first innings.
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newscricket5 months ago

ICC World T20 | Twitter debates Axar Patel’s controversial run-out

Despite playing a major role in improving the quality of games, technology also causes controversial decisions all too often. The India-Pakistan encounter became the latest example on Sunday after Axar Patel was ruled run-out by the third umpire despite the lack of conclusive evidence.
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newscricket6 months ago

Axar Patel nominated for ICC Player of the Month alongside Cameron Green and Mohammad Rizwan

Axar Patel is part of the three-man list that is in contention for being named the player of the month for September by the International Cricket Council. He had an impressive run of form over the last 30 days, much like fellow nominees Mohammad Rizwan and upcoming Australian prodigy Cameron Green.
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newscricket6 months ago

Where focus is hugely on mystery spin and stuff, Axar Patel has impressed with orthodox bowling, highlights R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has heaped praise on compatriot Axar Patel for his disciplined style of bowling, stating his control over line and length is enough to fetch him results. The spinner went on to discuss the trends in T20 cricket pertaining to spin bowling and how they shall always keep changing.
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