Surya bhai is a happy-go-lucky guy: Axar

Surya loves doing mimicry: Axar

You can't judge someone's captaincy by one tour: Axar

The Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar had remarked that the decision to opt for Suryakumar Yadav as the captain for the Indian Cricket Team in the T-20 format was also based on inputs received from the dressing room. In a recent interaction with ESPNCricinfo, Indian all rounder Axar Patel also spoke of Suryakumar Yadav in a way which affirms Agarkar’s statement. “I have spent a lot of time with Suryakumar. Surya bhai is a happy-go-lucky guy. He keeps the atmosphere lively, loves doing mimicry and such fun stuff. I know he will keep the atmosphere cool,” Axar said. 

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Axar Patel’s contribution played a key role in India’s T-20 World Cup triumph. He is likely to be an integral part of the squad in light of India’s need for a spin bowling allrounder. “I recently played a five-game T20I series when he was the captain. I know he is a bowler’s captain. He gives the bowlers the fields they ask for. And it was like that with me, too. I don’t think there will be a lot of change. We will get to know now, playing under his captaincy about his mindset. You can’t judge someone’s captaincy by one tour. When we play more, we will get to know more of his captaincy style,” Axar added.