Having a keen interest in cricket since childhood, Axar Patel has been able to shine as one of the brightest stars in the field. Born on 20 January 1994 in the Anand district of Gujarat, he has made several contributions to the Indian Cricket Team since he joined. An amazingly talented player and left-hand bowler, Axar Patel plays for his domestic team of Gujarat and IPL on behalf of Delhi Capitals.
Beginning of a bright future
Axar Patel first started his career by playing for his home team Gujarat. The left-arm spinner first got his IPL contract in 2013 with Mumbai Indians. Being one of the consistent performers for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy, Patel finished the series in 2013-14. In that series, at an average of 46.12, he scored 369 runs.
After Mumbai Indians, he was picked by Kings XI Punjab, wherein he showed an incredible performance too before finally getting into Delhi Capitals in 2020. The Delhi Capitals team kept him for the 2021 IPL session.
Milestone Achiever
An extremely talented, skilled, and strong cricketer, Axar Patel has been able to achieve significant milestones with his cricket skills. Patel, the Delhi Capitals vice-captain, became the ninth player to take 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League. He was able to receive this milestone during his match against Punjab Kings. Since achieving his remarkable performance, he has soared to the pinnacle of success and hasn't slowed down ever since.
He accomplished the impressive feat of scoring over 1000 runs. He became the fourth player to join the prestigious company of Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, and Sunil Narine. His incredible performance has not only casted light on his name but has also taken the name of the Indian IPL team of Delhi Capitals to the limelight.
The Elite Placeholder
With his tremendous performance, Axar Patel has been able to grab the same position along with several Elite players like Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, and Sunil Narine. Patel is the 17th cricketer to achieve this milestone. Along with the 100 wickets, the 1000 runs that he made, made him rise to a list of elites, just like, the three cricketers mentioned above.
Though Axar Patel saw many ups and downs in his cricket career, he has still been able to come back as a stronger and more accomplished player than before. He strives to take the Indian Cricket Team to the forefront and will also continue to do so with his exceptional skills and talent.
Conclusion
Axar Patel is a leading cricketer in the Indian Cricket Team. Within a very short period, he has been able to take the name of the team to great heights and is expected to do so even in the future days to come. With his impressive skills and performance, he has been able to create an incredible place for himself in this game and will take the game to newer heights in the years to come.
