In an upcoming episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his teammates Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube join Kapil Sharma for a fun-filled segment. The cricketers share jokes and funny anecdotes, with Rohit admitting that the show might have brought them good luck. The teaser clip also features them mimicking former Indian captains and engaging in playful banter, showcasing their camaraderie off the field.
First-Class cricket returns to the Rural Development Cricket Stadium in Anantapur, with India C pacers leading the way against India D in the Duleep Trophy match. Axar Patel also contributes with a strong batting performance, as the quicks continue to dominate at the venue with 361 out of 473 wickets taken by them in 16 matches.
Indian cricket fans were eagerly waiting to see if Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer would make a comeback in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. However, the two batsmen were unable to prove their worth in the Duleep Trophy 2024 matches. While Pant was dismissed for just seven runs, Iyer could only manage nine runs. The match also saw impressive performances from young players such as Musheer Khan and Axar Patel.
Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the Duleep Trophy opener for Team D due to a groin injury sustained during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu Tournament. Kishan's return to red-ball cricket has been delayed as he was expected to make his appearance in the Duleep Trophy after losing his central contract for not playing red-ball matches. Sanju Samson has been named as Kishan's replacement and the first day of the Duleep Trophy saw India D struggling at 76/7 against a strong bowling performance from India C.
In the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma's funny reaction was captured on the stump mic during an LBW appeal. As the umpire was unconvinced, Sharma asked his players if they should go for a review, but didn't receive a solid response. The video of the exchange went viral on social media platforms, showcasing Sharma's humorous side. Despite Sri Lanka's top-order crumbling, intelligent fifties by Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage helped the team to a fighting total of 230 for eight.
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reveals that the new head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff have assured the team that there won't be major changes in the team's operations despite significant changes in the coaching setup. Gambhir, along with his assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate, are expected to have their appointments finalized after India's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. With a new T20I captain in Suryakumar Yadav, Patel believes that the core group of players remains consistent and must continue to perform despite leadership changes.
In a thrilling tie, India and Sri Lanka began their three-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday. Sri Lanka opted to bat first and put up a decent total of 230/8, with Dunith Wellalage scoring 67 and Pathum Nissanka making 56. India's bowling was tight, with Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav being economical. In their chase, India fell short by just one run, with Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga both taking three wickets for Sri Lanka.
Despite a strong start from Rohit Sharma and a promising partnership between Axar Patel and KL Rahul, the Indian team was unable to secure a win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. After a topsy-turvy chase, the game ended in a draw due to a last-minute wicket by Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka. Sharma stated that the score was "gettable" but acknowledged that the pitch was difficult for shot-making. The two teams will face off again in the second ODI on Sunday.
In a thrilling match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Team India showcased their strength and depth in the T20 format. After setting a formidable total of 213 runs, the Indian bowlers took charge and restricted the Sri Lankan side to 170 runs, securing a 43-run victory. With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong start by Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, the Indian bowlers, led by Riyan Parag and Axar Patel, managed to turn the tables and secure a victory for their team.
Former Indian batsman Wasim Jaffer has revealed his preferred playing XI for India's first T20I against Sri Lanka, with some surprise selections. Despite his form in the IPL, Sanju Samson finds himself left out in favor of T20 World Cup stars Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, as Jaffer opted for a strong opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from T20Is, Jaffer included Gill and Rinku Singh in the team, along with specialist spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel. However, Jaffer's omission of Washington Sundar and selection of Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj as frontline seamers may raise a few eyebrows.