Ajaz Patel: News
Ajaz Patel is a cricketer from New Zealand who mainly plays for the Central Districts cricket team in domestic cricket. Patel was born on October 21, 1988, in Maharashtra. In October 2018, the left-handed batsman made his international debut for New Zealand’s cricket team. He was the fifth Indian-origin spinner to play for New Zealand. In 2019, he made his Test match debut for New Zealand where he took five wickets in the second innings and was declared the Man of the Match. Patel has played 9 Test matches and 7 T20Is so far. Patel achieved immense success in domestic cricket which paved his way to gain recognition in international cricket. During the Plunket Shield season held in 2015-2016, he took the maximum wickets with 43 dismissals. He took 44 wickets in the 2016-2017 season. He was also the highest wicket-taker in the Plunket Shield season 2017-2018 with 48 dismissals. At the 2018 New Zealand Cricket Awards, he was named Men’s Domestic Player of the Year. Patel was selected for New Zealand’s ODI squad for their Pakistan tour in August 2021.
29 Jan 2024
Indian Cricket TeamBest bowling spells by visiting left-arm spinners in India (Tests)
Debutant left-arm spinner Tom Hartley starred in England's record-breaking win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
09 Dec 2023
Cricket NewsAjaz Patel stars with sensational six-wicket haul against Bangladesh
New Zealand's star left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel claimed a sensational six-wicket haul in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test against hosts Bangladesh in Dhaka.
02 Dec 2023
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh claim historic Test win over New Zealand
Bangladesh have scripted history by defeating New Zealand by 150 runs in the Test series opener in Sylhet.
01 Dec 2023
Bangladesh Cricket Team1st Test: Bangladesh inching toward historic win over New Zealand
Bangladesh are inching toward their second Test win over New Zealand.
01 Dec 2023
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New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel claimed a brilliant four-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the ongoing Test series opener in Sylhet.
28 Nov 2023
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBAN vs NZ, Ajaz Patel accomplishes 50 Test wickets: Stats
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel reached his milestone of 50 Test wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
04 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 42 runs
Pakistan crossed the 400-run mark on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand at the National Stadium Karachi.
03 Jan 2023
Pakistan Cricket TeamPAK vs NZ: Kiwis compile 449; Imam-ul-Haq fights back
New Zealand took control of the game on Day 2 of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
10 Jan 2022
Indian Cricket TeamAjaz Patel named ICC Player of the Month for December
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named New Zealand bowler Ajaz Patel the Player of the Month for December.
08 Jan 2022
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Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month for December 2021.
23 Dec 2021
Bangladesh Cricket TeamNew Zealand vs Bangladesh: Ajaz out, Tom Latham to lead
New Zealand have announced their squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
08 Dec 2021
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Senior Indian spinner R Ashwin consolidated on his second position in the ICC World Test Rankings for Bowlers.
05 Dec 2021
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India are on the brink of winning the second Test against New Zealand at Wankhede.
05 Dec 2021
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The Indian cricket team declared on 276/7 in the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing Wankhede Test.
04 Dec 2021
Ravichandran AshwinIndia vs NZ, 2nd Test: Bowlers shine on Day 2
Bowlers made merry on Day 2 of the ongoing Wankhede Test between India and New Zealand.
04 Dec 2021
India vs New Zealand CricketIndia vs NZ: Ajaz Patel enters record books; Siraj shines
Bowlers dominated the second session on Day 2 of the ongoing Wankhede Test between India and New Zealand.
04 Dec 2021
India vs New Zealand CricketIndia vs NZ: Spinner Ajaz Patel takes all 10 wickets
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel entered the record books after taking 10 wickets against India in the first innings of the ongoing Wankhede Test.
05 Sep 2021
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The Bangladesh cricket team lost against New Zealand in the third T20I on Sunday.
15 May 2020
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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced central contracts list for the season 2020-21.
19 Nov 2018
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New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the first Test match of the ongoing three-match series.