IND vs NZ 2026: Kaif demands Axar over Jadeja for ODIs

Ladies and gentlemen, the cricketing cosmos is in chaos! Former Indian superstar Mohammad Kaif is flabbergasted! Axar Patel, the all-rounder sensation, is missing from the ODI squad against New Zealand! Why, oh why, is Jadeja, with his paltry runs and wicket drought, getting the nod? Kaif demands Axar's explosive presence to ignite the field! Can you feel the tension? Let the legends unite!
Quick rundown
- Kaif says Axar is the superior white-ball all-rounder to Jadeja.
- New Zealand’s batting woes against spin make Axar’s inclusion appealing for balance.
- Axar lit up Australia series: 75 runs from two innings at 37.50, 3 wickets, economy 4.45.
- Axar can take the new ball; his bowling style differs from Jadeja’s, with powerplay wicket-taking potential.
- Kaif suggests pairing Axar and Jadeja for balance instead of Nitish, especially vs spin-friendly NZ.