These days the Indian team is playing a three-match T20 series with the Afghanistan team. The Indian team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The second match of the three-match series was played between India and Afghanistan on Sunday. In the match, Indian team’s all-rounder Akshar Patel was given the Player of the Match award. In the match, Akshar Patel made two Afghan batsmen his victims by giving away 17 runs in four overs. Let us tell you, before Axar Patel was out of the team due to injury, he was also a part of the Indian team for the ODI World Cup 2023. Akshar Patel is making a strong claim for the T20 World Cup team to be held in 2024. But to make a place in the playing eleven, he will have to compete with Ravindra Jadeja. Looking at the team selection, former Indian team cricketer Parthiv Patel said, Axar Patel should be given more importance than Jadeja at the time of selection.
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Speaking to the broadcaster on Jio Cinema after the second T20 match played in Indore, Parthiv Patel said, ‘When it comes to the T20 format, why does Axar get a certain selection in the Indian team. His strength is the accuracy with which he bowls. He does not bowl in most time slots. If you want to score runs in his bowling, you have to keep changing places using your legs and using the legs is not easy. He further said, ‘He is a person who can perform everywhere. In this T20 format, yes, we talk about Ravindra Jadeja, but I think Axar gives you stability. He bowls in the powerplay and this makes him an even better cricketer.
Axar ahead of Jadeja: Parthiv Patel
Talking about the selection of players in the team, former wicketkeeper batsman of the Indian team, Parthiv Patel said without any hesitation that when it comes to the shortest format, Akshar should be selected in place of Jadeja in the Indian team. He said, ‘I think Akshar performs well in matches like T20. He is a very different type of bowler. Batsmen are seen struggling against his bowling. Also, he is perfectly fit to bat at any number. When time comes, Akshar Patel also plays the role of power hitter. Akshar is ahead of Jadeja in this format.