Porel, who was the uncapped retention for Delhi Capitals this year, did his bit with an impressive 34 not out off 18 balls ...

Axar Patel complemented his exploits at No. 5 with tidy overs with the ball•AFP/Getty Images There's no way, however, that India's team management would have minded him trying that shot.

Despite the situation being tailor-made for a player of Rahul's talents, the Men in Blue chose to send in Axar Patel at No. 5. Axar did his bit, but Rahul was always the right man for the job.

Since the time Axar Patel has been promoted to bat at number ... to him when we started the ODI series against England, that no matter what the situation is, you will bat at 5.

Former India spinner Anil Kumble believes KL Rahul should be the designated No. 5 in the batting order despite Axar Patel's promising displays of late. The wicketkeeper-batter came through for ...

complemented by his promotion to the No. 5 batting slot, which has boosted his performance and confidence. Virat Kohli and Axar Patel after the dismissal of Kane Williamson in Dubai. (Photo by ...

DUBAI: Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an ... Axar also said his promotion to No.5 batting slot in white ball formats helped his growth as an all-rounder. "When I get an opportunity ...

Axar Patel had bowled eight tidy overs (none for ... There was a time when Axar was considered the poor man’s Jadeja. No longer, no sir. Axar’s limited-overs career began in June 2014 and ...

Axar Patel is thrilled after dismissing Glenn Maxwell AFP/Getty Images There's no way, however, that India's team management would have minded him trying that shot. They've turned him into a ...