Yadav could have been a good backup option for Ashwin
2.Axar Patel
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Patel has been useful in limited-overs cricket
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While Ravindra Jadeja has shown good form with the ball in this Champions Trophy, it would not have been the worst idea to pick Axar Patel in the squad for this tour. The Gujarat cricketer had a good time with the ball in the IPL and has shown good skills with the ball, at least, in limited-overs cricket.
At No.13, Axar is the highest ranked Indian ODI bowler and yet not only was not picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 but also for the series against West Indies, where his all-round ability would have come in handy.
With India scheduled to head to Sri Lanka for a full-fledged tour after the tour to West Indies, Patel could have been picked ahead of Jadeja for this short tour.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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