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 confirmed the decision was tactical rather than injury-related, as India retained the same combination used in their previous match against the Netherlands.
20/12/2025
Axar Patel was officially appointed as India's T20I vice-captain for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, succeeding Shubman Gill who was dropped from the squad. The appointment by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia highlighted Axar's growing leadership role and his status as a senior all-rounder in the national side.
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/axarpatel20/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/AxarPatel20 | |
| https://twitter.com/AxarPatel20 |
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. |