Axar Patel - Cricketer, Age, Wife, Brother, Stats, Injury

Axar Patel is one of the most prominent cricketers in Indian cricket. Keep reading to get information about Axar Patel’s career, family, biography, wife, interesting facts & more.

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Table of Contents

• Biography
• Age
• Early Life and Family
• Education
• Wife
• Career
• Stats
• Injury
• Net Worth
• Awards
• Interesting Facts
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Biography

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel, also known by the name Axar Patel, currently represents India in all forms of cricket as a bowling all-rounder. In addition, he participates in both the Indian Premier League for the Delhi Capitals and domestic cricket for Gujarat. 

Axar Patel is a slow left-arm bowler and a left-handed batsman. On June 15, 2014, he played against Bangladesh in his first ODI. He was chosen for the 15-man Indian team that competed in the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. On February 13, 2021, he played his first Test match for India against England and claimed 7 wickets. 

Axar Patel became the ninth Indian bowler to record a five-wicket haul on his Test cricket debut. He recorded his T20I career-best figures—3/9 (3) against New Zealand on November 21, 2021—and was named Man of the Match.

Axar Patel Age

Axar Patel was born on 20 January 1994. He is 30 years old, as of 2024. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Early Life and Family

Rajesh Patel and Pritiben Patel are Axar Patel's parents. His full name, which can also be spelled Akshar Patel, is Axar Rajeshbhai Patel. Axar Patel had no desire to play cricket; instead, he desired to become a mechanical engineer. But when he was 15 years old, a friend encouraged him to participate in an interschool competition after noticing his flair for cricket. Axar Patel has a sister named Shivangi Patel, and a brother named Sanship Patel. Axar Patel’s got married to Meha Patel in 2023. 

Axar Patel Brother

Sanship Patel, elder brother of Indian cricketer Axar Patel, is a full-stack developer based in Nadiad, Gujarat. He is married with a son. The bond between the Patel brothers was evident when Sanship celebrated Axar's IPL debut in May 2014. At the time, Sanship was in Kheda, and upon seeing Axar's name in Kings XI Punjab's playing XI, he excitedly borrowed a projector from his neighbor, displaying the match for everyone to watch and share in the joy of Axar's success.

Many cricket fans mistakenly believe that Axar Patel and Harshal Patel are brothers. However, in reality, they are not related to each other.

Education

Axar Patel completed his schooling at K. D. S. School in Anand, Gujarat. He later pursued higher education at Gujarat University, where he earned a degree in B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce). While Patel focused on his cricketing career during his studies, he displayed remarkable talent and dedication, which eventually led him to represent India at various levels, including Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). 

Axar Patel’s Wife Meha Patel

In January 2022, on the day of his birthday, Axar Patel proposed to his girlfriend Meha. Meha was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, and works as a dietitian and nutritionist. Patel posted several images of himself and Meha on Instagram, and the comments section was inundated with wishes. 

Chintan Gaja, a teammate of Axar from Gujarat, was among the first people to post the good news on social media. He posted a few images from the event on his Instagram stories. The left-arm spinner can be seen getting down on one knee to propose to his life partner in the pictures. Axar had even created a large heart-shaped sign that read Marry Me and was surrounded by flowers.

It was a unique proposal and Meha obviously appreciated Axar's thoughtfulness. The spinner officially announced the news on his social media pages as well. "The new beginning of our lives Together & Forever begins today. Love you forever," was said in the post's caption.

The couple finally got married on 26th January 2023, in Vadodra, Gujarat.

Career

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Axar Patel's cricket career has been marked by steady progress and impressive performances. In his second first-class match in 2013, Patel claimed his first five-wicket haul, taking 6 for 55 against Delhi. While playing for Gujarat in the 2013/14 Ranji Trophy, he demonstrated his all-round abilities, scoring 369 runs and taking 29 wickets. His IPL debut with the Mumbai Indians in 2013 was followed by a successful stint with Kings XI Punjab, where he took 17 wickets in the 2014 season. Patel's standout IPL moment came in 2016 when he took a hat-trick against Gujarat Lions.

Internationally, he made his ODI debut in 2014, later representing India in the 2015 World Cup. After a brief absence, he made a remarkable comeback in 2021, taking 27 wickets in his debut Test series against England, including a five-wicket haul in his debut match. Patel has also been a vital player in the Indian T20 team and contributed significantly to the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, especially in the semi-final, where he took 3 wickets and played a match-winning role.

Domestic Matches

In the first innings of his second first-class match against Delhi in November 2013, Patel had 6 for 55. He had never previously taken five wickets. Patel only appeared in one first-class game for Gujarat in his inaugural season but he performed better in 2013. The left-arm spinner, who was predominantly a bowling all-rounder, signed his maiden IPL deal with Mumbai Indians prior to the 2013 IPL but he spent the entire season on the sidelines. 

With seven wickets, including a four-for against UAE in the semi-final, he was one of the major factors in the India Under-23s' 2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup championship victory. In the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy, he was one of Gujarat's more reliable players, ending the campaign with 369 runs at an average of 46.12 and 29 wickets at 23.58. He was selected as the BCCI Under-19 cricketer of the year for the 2012–2013 campaign in the early months of 2014. 

He was included in the India Red team's roster for the 2019-20 Duleep Trophy in August of that year. He was included on India C's roster for the 2019-20 Deodhar Trophy in October 2019. 

IPL Matches

After signing with the IPL team Mumbai Indians in 2013, Axar Patel did not play until the team released him. In 2014, Kings XI Punjab signed him and he went on to have a successful season with 17 wickets. For the 2015 IPL season, the Kings XI Punjab kept him on staff. He took 13 wickets and scored 206 runs while batting deeper down the order for the Kings XI Punjab in 2015.  

He got four wickets in five deliveries, including the first (and only) hat-trick of the 2016 IPL season on May 1, 2016 in a game against the Gujarat Lions enabling Kings XI Punjab to defeat the league-leading Gujarat Lions by 23 runs. Axar Patel became the second left-arm spinner after Dilip Doshi to take a five-for in his first Test and the ninth Indian player overall to do so. He was acquired by the Delhi Capitals in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League in December 2018. The Delhi Capitals kept him for the 2021 campaign.

International Matches

Axar Patel was given a spot in the Indian ODI team for the trip of Bangladesh following his outstanding play in the 2014 IPL. He made his ODI debut in the first game of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium and took 1/59 runs. He was one of the 15 players on India's World Cup team in 2015. On July 17 2015 he played in his first Twenty20 international match against India against Zimbabwe. He was selected as a standby player for India's World Cup of Cricket roster. 

Axar Patel was included in the Test team for India's series against England in January 2021. On February 13 2021 he played his first Test against England marking his return to international cricket after an almost three-year absence. Joe Root was the victim of his first international Test wicket.  He became the ninth Indian bowler to accomplish so on debut when he claimed a five-wicket haul in England's second innings of the same game. He finished as the second-highest wicket scorer of the series with 27 wickets in the three games he played in his debut series taking them at a meager average of 10.59.  He scored his first Test half-century against New Zealand later that year.

Axar Patel was selected for the Indian team to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in September 2021. On October 13 2021 Shardul Thakur took his position in India's team. Axar Patel was chosen for the Indian team in November 2021 in preparation for New Zealand's tour of India. Patel was included in the Indian team for their T20I series against Ireland in June 2022. Patel achieved his first ODI half-century against the West Indies on July 24 2022. He was unbeaten after scoring 64 runs off 35 balls and added the game-winning six. 

Axar Patel Stats

Axar Patel Injury

In 2023, Axar Patel suffered a left quadricep injury during India's preparations for the ODI World Cup, ruling him out of the tournament. This injury was a significant setback for both the player and the team, as Patel was expected to play a key role as an all-rounder. To fill his spot in the squad, seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was brought in as a replacement. Ashwin's experience and versatility were seen as crucial in maintaining the team's balance in Patel's absence during the tournament.

Net Worth

Axar Patel has a 49 crore INR net worth. He has amassed this enormous sum through his earnings from the BCCI IPL contracts and private enterprises. Axar Patel earns substantial match fees for his appearances, receiving ₹15 lakh for a Test match, ₹6 lakh for an ODI, and ₹3 lakh for a T20I. 

Beyond the cricket field, Axar Patel is a sought-after face for various brands. His impressive portfolio includes endorsements with SG Cricket, boAt, CoinSwitch, JSW Sports, Cricuru, GamToss, Kuber, Apollo, FanCode, Jio, and Ebix Cash. Reports suggest he commands approximately Rs 1 crore per endorsement deal, highlighting his marketability and appeal to brands seeking a credible ambassador. 

Awards and Achievements

• Cricketer of the Year for Under-19s - 2014 BCCI
• The 2014 IPL - Emerging Player of the Year 

5 Interesting Facts

• Axar Patel’s real name was Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel.
• The goal of Axar Patel was to become a licensed engineer. Axar excelled in school and was a very bright kid. Axar's father, however, encouraged him to play cricket professionally after learning of his skill.
• Grandma of Axar's had a goal. It was to watch him play for the Indian national team. Axar, who loved his grandma dearly, did make his India debut, but she was not present to see it.
• In six overs during the first-class match against South Africa, Akxar Patel claimed four wickets. It's amazing that during his entire time he didn't even give up a single run.
• In the IPL, Axar has also scored three times.

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