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Axar Steps Into A New Role

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January 21, 2025

Now part of the leadership group, the all-rounder doesn't feel the need to prove to anyone

- GOMESH S @Chennai

AXAR Patel has always been the player that he is today. But the last year has seen a lot of upward trajectory. From quietly playing the most important knock for India at the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa to be named vice-captain of the T20I team for the England series, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder is getting what is perhaps a long-overdue move up the ranks.

Early last year there was a question about what his role would be at a press conference. Axar, in his typical manner, said that what he is capable of doing is there to see and that he can play any role the team wants. Even now, his stand remains the same.

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