Unimpressive show on turning track vs SL showcased why Rohit has been reluctant to use left-arm spinner's skills across formats
Axar Patel has played 53 ODIs for India since he wore the country's blue for the first time in Mirpur in 2014. That was after a mighty impressive showing in the IPL for runners-up Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings. Skipper George Bailey, currently Australia's chief selector, often trusted him with the tough overs while putting an arm on the shoulder of the then 19-year old as he picked up 17 scalps from 17 games at a stunning economy rate of 6.13.
