The Latest Breaking News from Axar Patel

Veteran spinner Ashwin toils to switch to World Cup mode

GUWAHATI: As India embarked on final preparation for their ODI World Cup journey with a three-hour long optional practice session far from the madding crowd at the Amingaon Cricket Ground on Friday, the latest entrant into the final 15-member squad, Ravichandran Ashwin, was the busiest among all.

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Focus on Ashwin and Shardul in training session ahead of India’s warm-up game against England

Ashwin, Shardul battle for No. 8 spot in India's WC squad; debate rages on. Ashwin's inclusion may make selection matters more interesting, as he can be as potent as any other spinner in the world. Management faces challenge of choosing two between Kuldeep, Jadeja and Ashwin.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Ashwin in, Axar out: What India's World Cup squad change means for Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue

NEW DELHI: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup made just one change to its provisional 15-member squad on the last day of final submission to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was included in place of Axar Patel, who…

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 | R. Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India’s final World Cup squad

India name veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as replacement for injured Axar Patel in 15-member World Cup squad. Ashwin impressed on return to ODI cricket, taking four wickets in two games against Australia

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

ODI World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India squad

NEW DELHI: As expected, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who had played only two ODIs since 2017 before being picked for the ODI series against Australia, replaced Axar Patel in Team India squad on Thursday as the latter didn't regain full fitness.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Ashwin may replace Axar Patel in final World Cup squad

Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin is set to replace injured left-arm spinner Axar Patel in India's final squad for the World Cup. "Axar is suffering from a quadricep injury, which takes a long time to heal. KL Rahul was suffering from a similar injury, and took four months to recover. It…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

India and Australia have plenty to look forward to even in a dead rubber

India look to whitewash Aus in final ODI. Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep return. Starc, Maxwell likely to make comeback for Aussies. India on great run, stars keen to shine in last ODI before WC. India look to complete whitewash, Aus keen to avoid 6th straight loss.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Five players not available for 3rd ODI, confirms skipper Rohit as India set to make wholesale changes

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday revealed that the squad for the third ODI against Australia is dealing with various challenges and five players will be unavailable for the dead rubber in Rajkot.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Jasprit Bumrah back for third ODI, Axar Patel not playing but could be fit for World Cup warm-up games

NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the third ODI against Australia after being given a one-match break but all-rounder Axar Patel will be given a few more days to recover from his quadricep tear ahead of the World Cup, BCCI sources said on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Axar Patel ruled out of third ODI against Australia; Ashwin's World Cup chances rise

NEW DELHI: In a development that impacts India's ODI campaign against Australia and raises questions about the upcoming World Cup squad, all-rounder Axar Patel has been officially ruled out of the third and final ODI of the series, set to be held in Rajkot on September 27. Patel, who sustained…

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023