Indian cricketer Axar Patel, who has long been away from the international cricket scene, celebrates his 26th birthday today. Here is a look at the left-hander's life off the pitch, his favourite pass time with his friends and family. (Pictures/ Axar Patel Instagram)
Updated On: 2019-03-06 02:15 PM IST
Axar Patel was born in January 1994 and is an Indian cricketer. He is an all-rounder representing the Gujarat cricket team in domestic cricket. He is a left-hand batsman and bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin.
In pic: Axar Patel posted this picture with his luxury SUV, captioned, "Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about P.c- @_aamiit"
Axar Patel signed up for IPL franchise Mumbai Indians in 2013 and then by Kings XI Punjab in 2014. In 2019, the Delhi Capitals (former Delhi Daredevils) bought him in the 2019 auction. Axar Patel made his international ODI debut on 15 June 2014 against Bangladesh. He was later selected in India's 15-man squad for 2015 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
In pic: Axar Patel posted this picture of himself with Krunal Pandya and captioned, "Lots of similarities with my brother off and on the field but the only difference is #london #brothers"
Axar Patel's family resides in Nadiad, Gujarat. He has an elder brother named Sanship Patel. He studied engineering at Dharmsinh Desai University.
In pic: Axar Patel posted this picture of himself with his dad and captioned, "Dads: A son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love. My real hero happy Father’s Day"
Axar Patel made his debut for the Indian ODI team in 2014 when he played against Bangladesh at the Sher-eBangla stadium.
In pic: Axar Patel posted this picture of himself with Preity Zinta and cricketer Mohit Sharma during IPL
On June 20, 2016, Axar Patel moved to 13th place in ICC ODI rankings after he took three wickets in a match against Zimbabwe, Axar Patel was just three places behind India's highest ranked bowler Ravichandran Ashwin at the time.
In pic: Axar Patel posted this picture of himself with Preity Zinta during a gym session and captioned it, "My new partner for today's gym session #kxipofficial #tingg"
Axar Patel posted this picture and captioned, "Life Is More Fun If You Play Games. Keep Calm And Let The Games Begin.#lasan#snooker"
Axar Patel is a big fan of snooker and that is evident in this picture, which he posted of himself with his friends
Axar Patel posted this picture captioned, "Each new day is another chance to change your life ..#fun#landroverdiscovery #danu #hillstation"
Axar Patel posted this picture of himself chilling with his friends, captioned, "Best friends They know how stupid you are and still choose to be seen with you in public. #whitegang #friends#friendsforever"
Axar Patel is seen here enjoying the swimming pool with his friends, he captioned, "Fun times with fun people by the pool #chill #offday #srilanka #poolscenes #colombo"
Axar Patel posted this picture of an outing with his friends, which he captioned, "Family"
Axar Patel posted this picture with Krunal Pandya and Pankhuri Sharma, he wrote, "Today is going to be a day that you shall never forget. Enjoy the bliss of becoming one. May marriage bring great joy, love and passion in your life. Congratulation my man @krunalpandya_official and @pankhuriisharma wicket down"
Axar Patel posted this picture of his best friend Krunal Pandya, on Pandya's wedding with Pankhuri Sharma. The trio is looking gorgeous in the pic
Axar Patel posted this picture on his sister's birthday, "I feel so lucky that my dear sister is my true friend. Happy birthday, you are the best"
Axar Patel posted this picture of himself with a friend
Axar Patel shared this photo with his close friend and had a lovely caption - Share your SMILE with the WORLD. It's a symbol of friendship and peace.
Axar Patel seen here chilling with his friends
Axar Patel shared this photo with his group of friend and wrote, 'Wherever we are, it is our friends that make our world. #friendsforever #squadgoals'
On KL Rahul's birthday, Axar Patel shared this photo along with Rahul, Krunal, Hardik and Pant, and wished him, 'Happy birthday brother @rahulkl Aa le chakk me aa gaya enjoy ur day'
On Hardik Pandya's birthday, Axar Patel shared a photo along with him and wished him saying, 'Thank you for that watch which you never asked back, and while I am at it Happy Birthday bhailu'
