Axar Patel's Intense Chepauk Net Session: A Hint for Zimbabwe Match Selection?
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Axar Patel Sweats It Out In Chepauk Nets: Will He Play Against Zimbabwe?
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News18•24-02-2026, 21:06
Axar Patel Sweats It Out In Chepauk Nets: Will He Play Against Zimbabwe?
•Axar Patel's intense net session at Chepauk raises questions about his return to India's playing XI for the crucial match against Zimbabwe.
•He was previously dropped for Washington Sundar against South Africa, a decision that sparked debate among fans and pundits.
•The strategy to counter South Africa's left-handers with Washington Sundar's off-spin did not succeed as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed key batsmen early.
•India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hinted at matchup-based selections, but the team's 76-run defeat makes the Zimbabwe match a must-win.
•Axar's consistent performance (6 wickets in 3 matches, average 12.16, economy 6.63) and ability to target stumps make him a strong contender, especially with Rinku Singh's unavailability.
