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Asia Cup 2022: Axar Patel To Replace Ravindra Jadeja Due To Injury

Jadeja played a match-winning knock of 35 runs off 29 balls against Pakistan and helped India to emerge victorious in their opening match of Asia Cup 2022

Posted Date: Sep 02, 2022

Posted By: Kavin

Asia Cup 2022: Axar Patel To Replace Ravindra Jadeja Due To Injury
Asia Cup 2022: Axar Patel To Replace Ravindra Jadeja Due To Injury

In a major setback to the Indian team, spinner all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to right knee injury. Axar Patel is set to replace the all-rounder for the upcoming crucial matches of Indian team.

In the 2 matches so far, Jadeja batted in 1 inning against Pakistan where he scored 35 runs and he picked 1 wicket (against Hong Kong) in 6 overs that he has bowled in 2 matches.

Jadeja’s void will be difficult to fill as he is an all-round player who ticks all the boxes of batting, bowling and fielding with his quality.

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Axar Patel, who was part of the reserves, will be included in the upcoming matches. He is also in good form and can be a crucial player for his batting and bowling abilities. Patel has played 25 T20Is so far in which he has picked 21 wickets and scored 147 runs.

India has reached the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2022 by beating Pakistan and Hong Kong. They will play their next match on 4th September Sunday against the winning team of Pakistan vs Hong Kong clash.