Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Anand, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Axar Patel
22/02/2026
Axar Patel was left out of India’s playing XI for the Super 8 match against South Africa at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, despite being the team’s vice-captain. Reports said the decision was tactical rather than injury-related, and India kept the same combination they had used in the previous match.
20/12/2025
Axar Patel was named India’s T20I vice-captain for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The appointment reflected his growing leadership role in the national side and came after a period in which he was increasingly relied on as a senior all-rounder.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel |
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| Nickname | Axar |
| Other Nicknames | Bapu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat |
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| Education | Engineering Dropout |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Swimming |
| Son | Haksh (born December 2025) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Meha Patel |
| Wife/Spouse | Meha Patel (Dietician & Nutritionist) |
Family
| Father | Rajesh Patel |
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| Mother | Pritiben Patel |
| Brother | Sanship Patel (Elder) |
| Sister | Shivangi Patel (Elder) |
Career
| Domestic/State Team | Gujarat, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #20 (India), #20 (IPL) | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | His impressive performance for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2014, after which he earned a place in the Indian ODI squad. | ||||||
| Role | All-rounder | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||
| International Debut |
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| Captaincy |
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Favourites
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| Actor | Ranveer Singh | ||||
| Actress | Deepika Padukone | ||||
| Singer | Yo Yo Honey Singh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Axar originally preferred to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer instead of becoming a cricketer. | |
| 2. At 15 years old, his friend Dhiren noticed Axar's cricketing abilities and encouraged him to participate in an inter-school tournament. | |
| 3. His name was misspelled as "Axar" in his school leaving certificate due to a mistake by the principal, and he has used this spelling ever since. | |
| 4. To improve his strength for cricket, Axar's father enrolled him in a gym at the start of his cricketing journey. | |
| 5. Initially a batsman, Axar transitioned to bowling to enhance his chances of representing India in cricket. | |
| 6. In 2010, a leg injury from an accident at home forced Axar to miss the Gujarat U-19 season, but his grandmother's encouragement motivated him to resume playing. | |
| 7. During the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season, Axar excelled for Gujarat, scoring 369 runs and taking 29 wickets in 7 matches. | |
| 8. In 2014, he was recognized as the "BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year." | |
| 9. Although he didn't play in his first IPL season, Axar achieved success with Kings XI Punjab in his debut IPL season (2014). | |
| 10. He was honored as the "Emerging Player of the Tournament" in IPL7. | |
| 11. Due to an injury during the 2023 Asia Cup, Axar Patel was replaced by Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian squad for the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup. | |
| 12. He abandoned a mechanical engineering course to pursue cricket. |