T20 World Cup 2026: Rahane wants Axar back in the game

Ajinkya Rahane is raising eyebrows, folks! He’s not thrilled about the team management leaving vice-captain Axar Patel out of the lineup against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Instead, they chose Washington Sundar, which Rahane thinks is a blunder. Even Michael Vaughan chimes in, calling Axar the dependable student who always gets the grades. Time to bring Axar back, right?

Quick rundown

1.Axar Patel’s omission sparks captaincy debate and hype around a vice-captain who didn’t get the XI.

2.Sundar is brought in to exploit four left-handers, a tactical plot twist.

3.Vaughan and Rahane back Axar, praising his left-handed kryptonite and consistency.

4.The pitch looks the same as the last one, so India opts to bowl first.

5.The Axar saga mirrors ongoing team-selection debates and his enduring value.

Ajinkya Rahane Goes Off on Axar Patel's Bench Situation
Ajinkya Rahane Goes Off on Axar Patel's Bench Situation
Okay, so Ajinkya Rahane is totally losing it over Axar Patel getting benched for the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa. Like, seriously? Washington Sundar gets to play after his injury saga while Axar's just vibing on the sidelines? Captain Suryakumar Yadav is like, 'Nah, same squad, no changes.' And Michael Vaughan's out here saying, 'Axar's a lefty killer!' What a wild ride!
11:25 pm on Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Axar Patel benched? Fans are fuming, what’s going on?
Axar Patel benched? Fans are fuming, what’s going on?
Hey, folks! So, during the T20 World Cup 2026, our buddy Axar Patel got benched! Can you believe it? This guy took six wickets and was totally on fire! But instead, they put in Washington Sundar, who had a rough day with 0/36. Fans are scratching their heads, and Captain Suryakumar says it’s all tactical. But without Axar, are we really having fun?
02:45 pm on Sunday, 22 February, 2026
Axar Patel ki injury? Team India ko nahi hai tension!
Axar Patel ki injury? Team India ko nahi hai tension!
Toh suno bhai, Axar Patel ka finger injury hua hai, jaise koi chaat wala chaat banate waqt haath jala leta hai! Pehle T20I mein Daryl Mitchell ki ball se injury hui, aur ab woh treatment le raha hai. Lekin Suryakumar bhai keh rahe hain ki Axar ki kami mehsoos nahi hogi! Team mein do spinners hain aur bowling options bhi kaafi hain. Toh bhai, koi tension nahi, match toh chalna hai!
09:45 am on Sunday, 25 January, 2026
T20 World Cup 2026: Siddhu Paaji ki Team India XI ka Jalwa
T20 World Cup 2026: Siddhu Paaji ki Team India XI ka Jalwa
Aakash Chopra ne kaha, "Axar ka jadoo wapas laao, bhai!" Super 8 mein South Africa se takraar hai, par captain Suryakumar ka kehna hai, "Sanju ko bhool jao, stability pe dhyaan do!" Axar ko laane ka waqt hai, "Tilak ke saath batting swap karo, left-right ka balance banao!" Arshdeep ko chhodo, "Bhai, bina hesitation ke khelo!"
09:25 am on Sunday, 22 February, 2026
T20 World Cup 2026: Sanjay Bangar ki playing XI par soch
T20 World Cup 2026: Sanjay Bangar ki playing XI par soch
Sanjay Bangar ne kaha hai ki India ko Super 8 clash ke liye apne playing XI mein do changes sochna padega. Washington Sundar ya Axar Patel mein se chunav karna hoga, jahan Axar ne Pakistan ke khilaf crucial wickets liye the. Agar pitch dry hai, toh Kuldeep Yadav ko Varun Chakaravarthy ke saath khelna best rahega. Axar ko third spinner ke roop mein rakhna South Africa ke khilaf faydemand ho sakta hai.
08:30 pm on Saturday, 21 February, 2026

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