New Delhi, March 13 -- Indian all-rounder Axar Patel continued his fine run in ICC white-ball events, contributing plenty as a designated number five batter, spinner and fielder during Men in Blue's title-winning ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Perhaps India's most under-the-radar yet high-on-impact player at the biggest stage in the last two years, he has continued his rise in international cricket across all formats.

Axar has shaped up to be one of India's most reliable and come-in-clutch players during their winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaigns. His numbers might not look the prettiest and lack a massive volume of runs and wickets, but making a positive impact is important, and that Axar has done in pl...