Chose to study instead of cricket…But now Team India is rocking…Know the interesting story of Jadeja’s replacement
The last match of the T20 series between India and Sri Lanka is being played in Rajkot. Akshar Patel, who was a part of this series, performed well. He also did amazing batting. Akshar Patel chose to study cricket but his father advised him to play cricket.
Highlights
- Akshar Patel played a brilliant inning in the second T20 against Sri Lanka.
- Akshar batted brilliantly in the series against Sri Lanka.
New Delhi. Indian team’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was injured after the Asia Cup. After which he was not a part of the team in the T20 World Cup. Axar Patel returned to the team as a replacement for Jadeja. For Patel, it was no less than a golden chance. This all-rounder left no stone unturned to capitalize on the opportunity and made many people crazy about him. Whether it is batting or bowling, he did not let Jadeja’s absence in the team at all.
Akshar Patel was very good at their studies. He did not think much about cricket but he was very interested in this game. In his childhood, he used to sleep keeping the ball with him. But there was a time when this talented player had to choose between study and cricket. Akshar Patel chose to study but his father Rajesh Patel had recognized his talent. He advised his son to play cricket. In 2013, Akshar Patel got a chance to play in Ranji. In which he performed excellently. Akshar also got 369 runs and 29 wickets. After this, he was also awarded the Under-19 Cricketer of the Year by the BCCI.
Amazing batting in the second T20 against Sri Lanka
Akshar started his international career in 2014. However, in the presence of Jadeja, there was a hindrance in his career. Team India is currently playing the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Akshar Patel surprised everyone with his performance. In the second T20, he played a quick half-century innings. Although Team India could not win this match, they created fear in the mind of the opposing team with their batting.
had dreams of becoming a batsman
Akshar Patel wanted to play as a batsman while he also used to bowl part-time. But the coach asked him to concentrate on bowling. After which he is known as a successful all-rounder. Against Sri Lanka, Akshar presented his claim with both ball and bat.
