Axar Patel: Journey of India's Prominent Cricket All-Rounder

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– Full Name: Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel – Born: January 20, 1994, in Nadiad, Gujarat, India

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– Nickname: Baapu – Role: Bowling All-rounder

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He made his first-class debut for Gujarat, showcasing his skills as a left-arm orthodox spinner

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– Made ODI debut on June 15, 2014, against Bangladesh – Test debut on February 13, 2021, against England (took 7 wickets) – Known for consistent wicket-taking ability in Test cricket

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– Domestic Career:Represents Gujarat in domestic cricket Plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League

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– Part of India’s squads that won the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups – Ninth Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut

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– Batting Style: Left-handed – Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox

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– ICC World Test Championship Runner-up (2021–2023) – ACC Asia Cup Winner (2018, 2023)

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