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IPL 2026: ‘I Put Myself In The Front’ - Axar Patel And Captaincy Unlocking His Never-seen-before Side
Indian Premier League: For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane.
It worked handsomely – starting Test career with a bang, while bagging the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy winners medals. But it was only when he became India’s vice-captain in T20Is (including in 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup win) and Delhi Capitals (DC) handed him the leadership armband ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 that Axar realised there was an entirely different side which he never knew – of bringing the best out of players and thinking about taking the team to victories.
"I think, and I feel that as a player, you do what the team requires of you, and that this is your role in cricket, and that is your role in bowling. Due to that, I wouldn't think much about my surroundings and just do my batting and bowling. But when you are in a leadership group, apart from yourself, you start thinking about how you can get the best out of this person and how this person can get me the cup.
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I Don’t Like The Impact Player Rule: Axar
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he is personally not in favour of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition starts on March 28.
Pakistan To Take Government Advice On Playing India In Hockey World Cup
Hockey World Cup: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will take government advice on playing India in this year's FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, as the tension between the two countries has spilt over into sports, a news report said on Thursday.
Agarkar Seeks Extension As BCCI Selection Committee Chair Until 2027 ODI WC: Report
T20 World Cup: After India successfully defended their T20 World Cup crown, chairman of the men’s senior selection committee Ajit Agarkar has reportedly sought an extension to his tenure until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Lifting U19 Women’s T20 WC Trophy For Second Time Felt Quite Special, Says Niki Prasad
U19 T20 World Cup: Niki Prasad says lifting the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup trophy for the second time – as the side’s captain - was an experience like no other and that has only sharpened her hunger to keep winning more titles for India in future.
'Great Year In Terms Of Doing What I Could For The Team,’ Says Mandhana After 'Best International Cricketer' Honour
Best International Cricketer: India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana celebrated a remarkable year after being honoured with the Best International Cricketer (Women) award at the BCCI Naman Awards. The left-handed batter reflected on both her individual contributions and the broader success of Indian cricket, particularly the Women’s ODI World Cup victory.
India Is Strongest Ever White-ball Team After Back-to-back Men’s T20 WC Triumphs, Says Ricky Ponting
T20 World Cup: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Kumble Congratulates Dravid, Binny And Other BCCI Naman Awards Winners
Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognises the top performers and trailblazers of Indian cricket and former India cricketer Anil Kumble penned a note to congratulate his ‘dear friend’ Rahul Dravid on receiving the lifetime achievement award.
Naman Awards: Winning A World Cup In Any Format For The Country Is The Ultimate Goal, Says Shubman Gill
ODI World Cup: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill said winning the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa is the thought that runs through his mind at times, adding that winning the global trophy is still the ultimate goal for him. India had come close to winning the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, but finished runners-up to Australia.
Tried To Make As Few Changes As We Could Till The 2026 T20 World Cup Came, Says Suryakumar
T20 World Cup: India's 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav said the bedrock of the recent title triumph was down to a deliberate policy of minimal selection changes and unflinching trust in a settled group of players.
Bumrah Doesn't Allow Batters To Find Their Rhythm Or Flow, Says Pakistan Selector Aaqib Javed
T20 World Cup: Pakistan selector and former fast bowler Aaqib Javed has lauded ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he’s someone who doesn’t allow the batters to find their rhythm or flow in a match. Bumrah recently picked 14 wickets and became the joint leading wicket-taker in India’s triumphant 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign.
IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant Trains Hard Under Yuvraj Singh To Sharpen White-ball Skillsets
Lucknow Super Giants: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared glimpses of him training under former India batting all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in a short camp in Mumbai as he looks to revive his white-ball career ahead of IPL 2026 starting on March 28.
Dravid Likely To Get Lifetime Achievement Award, Gill Could Bag Top Honour At BCCI Annual Gala
Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to receive the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill could be named as Men’s Cricketer of the Year when the BCCI Awards takes place in the national capital on March 15.
You Become A Champion Team When There Are Selfless People In The Side, Says Kotak
T20 World Cup: India’s historic defence of their Men’s T20 World Cup title was built on a foundation of sheer dominance and a ‘team-first’ ethos. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team clobbered a record 106 sixes and became the first team in tournament’s history to maintain a run rate of above 10 runs per over.
He Said, ‘Bhaiya, Have Faith In Me…’: SKY Reveals Conversation With Ishan, Calls Sanju's Approach ‘biggest Blessing’
The ODI World Cup: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up about some of the personal conversations he had that shaped the team’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, revealing how belief, trust and team spirit played a crucial role behind the scenes.
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