“Axar Patel Is Still In Ravindra Jadeja’s Shadow”: Former India Cricketer. Axar Patel took 3 for 24 in 7.3 overs in the first ODI against Zimbabwe. India eventually won by ten wickets.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised all-rounder Axar Patel’s performance in the first of three one-day internationals against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. On Thursday, India defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, with Axar returning figures of 3 for 24 in 7.3 overs. However, Chopra added that Axar is still in Ravindra Jadeja’s shadow and will not get a chance as long as Jadeja is fit and available to play.
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Aakash Chopra: “Axar Patel Is Still In Ravindra Jadeja’s Shadow”
“Axar Patel’s meteoric rise has been a heartbreaking (sic) story. He is a cricketer who has advanced to the international level after excelling in First-Class cricket. He is still in the shadow of Ravindra Jadeja, and by the time Jadeja is fit and ready to play, Axar will have missed his chance. But whenever he gets the chance, he makes the right impression “Chopra stated on his YouTube channel.
While Axar made the most of the opportunity, another spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, who has fallen out of favor in recent years, failed to pick up a wicket. Despite being economical in his 10-over spell against Zimbabwe, Kuldeep conceded only 36 runs.
“Kuldeep Yadav failed to take wickets… You anticipate wickets from him. This pitch offers no assistance to him. I believe he could have bowled a little faster in the air “Chopra continued.
On August 20, India and Zimbabwe will play their second One-Day International (ODI) at the same venue. The series’ third and final match will be played on August 22.
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