Star All-Rounder Axar Patel was appointed player of the impact of the Indian dressing room after his versatile efforts drove India to a comprehensive victory over Pakistan in their clash of the Asia Cup Group.
Axar played a key role with the ball and built on early strokes from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Bowling from a less popular end, which Indian legs often avoided, returned figures of 4 overs, 18 runs, 15 dot balls and 2 goals. His two breakthroughs in the first half of Pakistan’s shifts left the opposition, which ran to 49 for 4.
He also contributed to the field and finished the gentle run of the catches from the Bowling Kuldeep Yadava to release Hasan Nawah to 5 and lower Pakistan to 65 for 5. After the match Axar was involved in the conversation after the game Player of the Kuldeep Yadav matchWhere they both reflected on the dominant display of India.
“You won a back-to-back Man of the Match Awards. How do you feel after you play after such a long time?” Axar asked his teammate.
Kuldeep replied: “It’s great to play again after such a long gap. Maybe the hard work I did in two months in England, I reap fruit.
Axar followed a question about manipulation pressure: “How important is it when you are under the pressure of the match and at that time you have confidence and everything, but you still have to deliver yourself? What is your thought and thinking?
Culteep, referring to Axar as his captain IPL, responded with a touch of humor: “Absolutely, captain!
Axar, who was thinking about his bowling approach, said, “Every new match has a new goal, but when we played here during the last match, I felt that with the speed I bowling, it was easy for the bat, so I judged it a little and tried bowling on a slower side.”
Kuldeep also sent Axar to the team performance and pointed to his catch and athletics of Hardika Pandy. Axar expressed the pride in the efforts of India and appreciated the intention and consistency of the unit.
Kuldeep turned to the launch and asked, “What would you say about Suryakumar’s shifts?”
Axar replied, “Like Batsman, I know it is very difficult to turn a blow; you can’t just go and hit big shots. So it’s important to undergo calculated risks and play cricket shots. He did it in his shifts. He’s a captain; he has an immense experience.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
September 15, 2025
Tune
