Ajinkarahane, a batsman for India’s national cricket team, has received rich acclaim for Star Spin Bowling All-around Aqua Patel.
Ajinkya Rahane said that Axar Patel is often under the radar and is underrated, but he is a very talented cricketer.
He feels he’s a very underrated player – Ajinkya Rahane
The 31-year-old Axar Patel is undoubtedly one of the best all-arounds in the world, and he’s working very well on Team India beyond the format.
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Currently he is two format players in India as he features ODI and T20IS. His Test career was suddenly finished by team management despite his excellent performance in red ball cricket.
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Also, Axar has excellent leadership skills and while captaining the Delhi Capitals (DC), he introduced them in a recent edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
At the beginning of the year, Aqua Patel was appointed vice captain of the Indian T20I, but the role was snatched from him by the BCCI in the return of Shubman Gill in the 2025 Asian Cup.
Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane, speaking on his official YouTube channel, said that Axar Patel can bowl at every stage of the game, and that his batting is also really good. He said:
“I feel he’s a very underrated player. He’s improved as a cricketer and player over the past two or three years. He’s done really well. Whenever he plays really well as a batsman or bowler, he can bowl with a new ball of power play.
Don’t forget his fielding ability – Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane further said Axar Patel was also very sharp on the field, making him work well in the Asian Cup 2025.
“As captain, when you have a player like Axar Patel on your team, you’re always happy. Don’t forget his fielding ability either. And the Asian Cup is in Dubai. Perhaps wickets prefer spinners.
In particular, Axar Patel played 71 T20I matches for the Indian National Cricket Team, earning 71 wickets while earning 535 runs.
Hardik’s role in this Asian Cup is really important – Ajinkya Rahane
While talking about Hardik Pandya, India’s other premier all-around, Ajinkalahane said the Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper needs to play a key role in the ball and chips in the four overs in most Asian Cup matches. He explained in detail:
“Hardik’s role in this Asian Cup is really important. As an all-around, he’s done really well for the team in the past. He came as a batter at No. 5 and 6, creating that impact, playing with high strike rates, reading the situation and playing accordingly.
“What I want to see from Hardik is bowling his 4 overs for the team. If he can do that, bowling those 4 overs can actually be a very good balance.”