Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has expressed dissatisfaction with Axar Patel’s bowling performance in a recent IPL match. During Delhi Capitals’ game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Nitish Rana, a part-time bowler, completed his full quota of overs while frontline spinners Axar and Kuldeep Yadav bowled only two overs each. Finch questioned the decision, highlighting the ineffective use of key spin bowlers.
Finch criticized Axar Patel’s approach, particularly his reluctance to bowl to left-handers despite being a seasoned bowler. He emphasized the importance of trust and execution under pressure, especially for a player of Axar’s caliber and experience. Finch’s remarks suggested a lack of confidence in Axar’s ability to handle specific match situations effectively.
In the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable total of 242 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s outstanding century. However, Delhi Capitals fell short in the chase, scoring 195 runs and losing by a significant margin of 47 runs.
