After a surprise departure from Yashasvi Jaiswal in the warm-up match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to team up as India's opening pair in their first T20 World Cup game against Ireland. Rishabh Pant is also expected to take on the number three spot in the batting lineup, as India's bowling attack features a spin combination of Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. With live score updates and latest news, stay tuned for all the action from the T20 World Cup.
Axar Patel is a left-arm spin bowler who has emerged as a crucial member of the Indian cricket team in recent years. He has been included in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, and is expected to play a significant role in India's quest for their second T20 World Cup title.
Background
Axar Patel made his international debut for India in 2014, and has since played 38 T20Is and 40 ODIs. He is known for his accurate bowling and ability to spin the ball both ways. Patel has been particularly effective in limited-overs cricket, where he has taken 68 wickets in T20Is and 47 wickets in ODIs.
Role in India's T20 World Cup Team
India's T20 World Cup squad features a formidable spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel leading the way. Patel is expected to play a crucial role in the team's bowling attack, particularly in the middle overs. He will be tasked with containing runs and taking wickets during the powerplay and middle overs, which are often seen as the most important phases of a T20 match.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is Axar Patel's bowling style? Axar Patel is a left-arm orthodox spinner.
2. How many wickets has Axar Patel taken in T20Is? Axar Patel has taken 68 wickets in 38 T20Is.
3. What is Axar Patel's best bowling performance in a T20I? Axar Patel's best bowling performance in a T20I came against West Indies in 2019, when he took figures of 5/15.
4. What is Axar Patel's role in India's T20 World Cup squad? Axar Patel is expected to play a crucial role in India's bowling attack, particularly in the middle overs.
5. What are the expectations for Axar Patel in the T20 World Cup? Axar Patel is expected to be one of India's key bowlers in the T20 World Cup. He will be tasked with containing runs and taking wickets during the powerplay and middle overs, which are often seen as the most important phases of a T20 match.
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