Ravi Bishnoi And Axar Patel
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With Ravi Bishnoi And Axar Patel Forming A Stunning Pair – Will This Be Gambhir’s Trump Cards In The Spin Department. Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel have grown to become a new spin twin in all formats of games, there have already been talks of how they could be the spin player Gautam Gambhir can build his team around while discussing ongoing series and future tournaments. On July 28 Team India beat Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I and won the first series under Gautam Gambhir’s coaching.

Ravi Bishnoi And Axar Patel Forming A Stunning Pair

Ravi Bishnoi: The leg-spin wizard, Bishnoi has time and again shown the art of deceiving batsmen with his variations. He made a name for himself in his debut IPL season with Punjab Kings, picking important wickets consistently. His googlies and leg-breaks alike have made him a standout performer. Bishnoi’s adaptability to different formats & conditions makes him a perfect fit in Gambhir’s team.

Axar Patel: Axar Patel’s left-arm spin has given much-needed balance to the team. Patel, especially in the limited-overs format, has grown in leaps and bounds. Going by his performances in the Indian Premier League and on the international stage, he also possesses the ability to keep things tight and pick up wickets when required. His all-round skills with the bat lower down the order only add to his value.

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Upcoming Series and Leagues:

India’s Series Against Australia:

With the Indian cricket team all set for their series against Australia, Bishnoi and Patel will likely have an important role to play. The Aussie batting order is known to go after bowlers, hence having a strategy of spin doctors with good accuracy will go a long way in helping India shut out the top order of Australia. Bishnoi, who can turn the ball well, and Patel with his line & length would be needed to counter what could be England.

IPL 2025

This is a common platform where players have the opportunity to perform and showcase their skills. In the next IPL season, everyone will be watching the performances of Bishnoi and Patel. How they bowl on different pitches and how they adapt to different oppositions as per strategies will determine their respective franchises and their eventual selections for India.

Form of Other Players:

Yuzvendra Chahal:

A major player in India’s spin artillery, Chahal’s leg spin and experience are different from that of Bishnoi. However, his form has been up-and-down as of late and that could affect his selection for games to come.

Another talented leg-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav has been inconsistent. But he looked good in his recent outings. Getting the same variety in wrist spin will certainly make any attack more potent.

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Washington Sundar:

A right-arm off-break bowler, who can contribute with the bat. He has had consistent performances at the domestic and recently at the international level, hence can’t be ignored.

While India already has Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven, Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel have pressed their claims for being included in the national side. Well, matches in domestic leagues and international matches have shown them ready to play crucial roles in future series.

Therefore, the core strategies that will define Gambhir’s decisions will pertain to getting the best out of Bishnoi and Patel, alongside other quality spinners that might be paraded in the team. Young and old together in India’s spin bowling looks a good combination, which could click well in the forthcoming inter-country tournaments.