Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ajaz Yunus Patel |
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| Nickname | Jazzy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mount Mary School, Goregaon West, India |
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| College/University | Avondale College, Central Auckland, New Zealand |
Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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| Signature | N/A |
| Hometown | Kantharia village, Bharuch, Gujarat |
| Religion | Islam |
| Address | Auckland, New Zealand |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2015 |
Family
| Father | Yunus Patel (Businessman) | ||
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| Mother | Shahnaz Patel (School Teacher) | ||
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Nilofer Patel |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #24 (India) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) |
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| Coach/Mentor | Dipak Patel | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left-arm bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left arm orthodox | ||||||
| Records |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Domestic Player of the Year at the New Zealand Cricket Awards in 2018 |
Favourites
| Cricketers |
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| Cricket Ground | Eden Park, Central Auckland, New Zealand | ||||
| Sports | Football | ||||
| Food | Indian and Chinese food, Chicken Lollipop | ||||
| Travel Destination | Santorini |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Ajaz Patel is a left-arm off-spinner who represents the New Zealand international cricket team. | |
| He gained significant attention by taking ten wickets against India on 3 December 2021, joining a select group in Test cricket history. | |
| Before moving to New Zealand, his father managed an electronic sales and service business in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area. | |
| Upon relocation to New Zealand, he started playing cricket casually before his uncle, Saeed Patel, introduced him to the Newlyn cricket club. | |
| In 2012, he transitioned to the Taradale club and embarked on a domestic cricket career with the Central District, impressing with his dedication and approach. | |
| Ajaz made his List-A debut on 27 December 2015 and has since become a key player for the New Zealand cricket team. |
