Cricket

IND vs NZ 2021: He reminds me of Rangana Herath – Brad Hogg lauds Axar Patel

Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has compared Axar Patel with ex-Sri Lankan talismanic spinner Rangana Herath.

Patel, like Herath, is mostly right on the money and relies on his accuracy to get his dismissals. The left-arm orthodox spinner is not a huge turner of the ball and bowls stumps to stumps to get his wickets.

Patel has had a dream start to his Test career as he has scalped 33 wickets in four Test matches he has played thus far. The left-arm spinner from Gujarat had a great opening Test match against New Zealand at Kanpur as he scalped his fifth five-wicket haul as he returned with figures of 5-62 in the first innings. Patel also scored a vital knock of 28 runs in the second dig and took one wicket.

The Indian all-rounder hogged the limelight in his maiden Test series as he scalped 27 wickets in three Test matches he played against England earlier in the year. Thus, Patel has taken Test cricket like fish to water and it all seems easy for him at the moment.

While speaking on his YouTube channel, Hogg said: “Axar Patel reminds me of Rangana Herath. The advantage he has over Herath is his height. His strengths are control over line and length and his control of change in pace. When he is bowling to a right-hander, he comes around the wicket and is always attacking the stumps.”

Hogg added: “He’s not giving the batsman any relief, very rarely you see him bowl a poor bowl outside off-stump. He makes the batsman work hard for runs.”

As Patel mostly bowls right on the stumps, not a lot of batters take the risk of playing the sweep shot against him, which is highly effective in the Indian conditions.

“Because he is attacking the stumps all the time, if the batsman wants to play the sweep shot, it is very hard to control with his extra height. Very rarely do batsmen play sweep shots off him because it brings the top edge and LBW into play.”

Patel will look to continue his good form in the upcoming matches. The second Test match between India and New Zealand will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai from December 3.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – Match Preview

The inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take the mat against Dabang Delhi K.C. in… Read More

November 21, 2024

Robert Lewandowski recalls playing under ‘difficult’ Pep Guardiola; explains how ex-Barcelona coach changed

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski recalled how Pep Guardiola was a difficult coach to play under… Read More

November 21, 2024

Ayush Chikkara aspires to be a ‘regular’ in Mumbai City FC’s team, says doesn’t want to take any external pressure

Mumbai City FC forward Ayush Chikkara wants to find a regular place in Petr Kratky’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz lauds Rafael Nadal’s legacy after retirement

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz hailed Rafael Nadal’s legacy after the veteran Spaniard retired from the… Read More

November 21, 2024

Jamshedpur FC’s defender Ashutosh Mehta credits ‘100% professional’ Khalid Jamil for having a big impact in his life

Jamshedpur FC full-back Ashutosh Mehta has given credit to head coach Khalid Jamil for playing… Read More

November 21, 2024

Lakers star LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media

Los Angeles Lakers’s superstar LeBron James has revealed he is taking a break from social… Read More

November 21, 2024