IND vs SA: Team India’s versatile all-rounder, Axar Patel, finds himself absent from the T20 and Test squads for the upcoming South Africa series. Despite this setback, his performance in the fourth T20 match against Australia showcased his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Akshar Patel recently shared his thoughts on the situation, emphasizing that he had not let thoughts of team selection affect his mindset. Instead, his sole focus remained on delivering his best performance whenever he took the field.
IND vs SA: In the crucial fourth T20 clash against Australia in Raipur, Axar Patel emerged as the hero, clinching victory for the Indian team with a brilliant bowling display. His exceptional performance earned him the well-deserved “Player of the Match” award, as he scalped three wickets while conceding a mere 16 runs in his four overs.
During a press conference, Akshar Patel clarified that his outstanding performance was not driven by a desire to prove the selectors wrong. He stated, “I did not aim to prove anything with my performance, irrespective of my non-selection for the South Africa series. I want to emphasize that these matters are beyond my control. It’s not that I performed exceptionally well due to frustration. The opposite could have happened as well. If I had been hit for runs, people might have speculated that I was upset. In reality, I was composed and unaffected by external factors. With Ravindra Jadeja’s return to the team, I understood my place in the squad.”
IND vs SA: In the fourth T20 encounter in Raipur, the Indian team secured a convincing victory by 20 runs. Batting first, India posted a total of 174 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rinku Singh played a stellar innings, contributing 46 runs from 29 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Jitesh Sharma also made a significant contribution, scoring 35 runs off 19 balls. In response, the Australian team managed to reach only 154 runs, losing 7 wickets along the way.
While Axar Patel may have missed out on the South Africa series, his exceptional performance against Australia serves as a testament to his professionalism and dedication to the game, regardless of the circumstances.
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