New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- India all-rounder Axar Patel has opened up on his journey from nerves to match-winner in high-pressure games, underlining how crucial experiences from the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy have shaped his confidence ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo's The Cricket Monthly, Axar admitted he was anxious going into the 2024 T20 World Cup, particularly after India's painful semi-final loss to England in the 2022 edition.

Patel said he was nervous going into the 2024 World Cup, considering he had not had good experiences in the 2022 edition, recalling how England had beaten India by ten wickets back then.

Those nerves resurfaced when India once again faced England in the 2024 s...