Axar Patel
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| Patel in 2023 | |
| Born | 20 January 1994 (age 31) Anand, Gujarat, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Not Known |
| Alma mater | Not Known |
| Occupation | Cricketer (All-rounder) |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Known for | Vice-Captain of India T20I Team Member of 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad |
| Notable works | Played for Gujarat & Delhi Capitals |
| Awards | BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year (2014) Emerging Player of the Tournament (IPL 2014) |
| Spouse(s) | Meha Patel (m. 2023) |
| Parents | Rajesh Patel (father) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | [] |
Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel is an Indian international cricketer who represents the India national team in ODIs and serves as the vice-captain in T20Is. He is a left-handed batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He also plays Test cricket for India, represents Gujarat in domestic cricket, and captains the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Patel was part of the Indian teams that won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Early Life and Education
Axar Patel was born on 20 January 1994 in Anand, Gujarat, India, into a Gujarati family. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in sports, especially cricket. His father, Rajeshbhai Patel, encouraged him to pursue the sport seriously. Axar completed his schooling in Gujarat, where he actively participated in local cricket tournaments and developed his skills as an all-rounder.
Though he initially planned to become a mechanical engineer, his consistent performances in junior-level cricket earned him recognition and opportunities in domestic cricket. His early education and training built the foundation for his successful cricketing career, making him one of India’s most reliable all-rounders in modern cricket.
Early & Domestic Career
Axar made his ODI debut on 15 June 2014 against Bangladesh and was later selected for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He began his domestic career with Gujarat, where he took 6 wickets for 55 runs in his second first-class match. He also helped India Under-23 win the 2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup and was named the BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year (2014).
IPL Career
Axar started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2013, but gained prominence with Kings XI Punjab in 2014, taking 17 wickets in his debut season. He was later signed by Delhi Capitals in 2019 and became one of their leading all-rounders.
International Career
He made his T20I debut in 2015 and Test debut in 2021 against England, where he took 7 wickets in his debut match. He played a key role in India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, earning the Player of the Match award in the semifinal against England and contributing 47 runs in the final against South Africa.
Personal Life
Axar Patel married Meha Patel on 26 January 2023 in Vadodara, Gujarat. The couple welcomed their son, Haksh, on 19 December 2024.
Awards & Recognition
- BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year (2014)
- Emerging Player of the Tournament (IPL 2014)