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.
08 Nov 2024
International Cricket Council (ICC)India vs Bangladesh: ICC gives 'unsatisfactory' rating to Kanpur outfield
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its pitch ratings for the recently concluded global games, including India's home Test season.
05 Nov 2024
Mohammad KaifIndia have bowlers like Ajaz Patel in every club: Kaif
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has written off the skills of New Zealand's Ajaz Patel, despite the latter's phenomenal performance in the recently concluded Test series against India.
04 Nov 2024
Wankhede StadiumPresenting Ajaz Patel's feats and milestones in Test cricket
Mumbai-born cricketer Ajaz Patel, who now plays for New Zealand, has come a long way in his career.
03 Nov 2024
Sachin TendulkarHere's how Sachin Tendulkar reacted to India's Test series loss
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his disappointment over India's recent home Test series defeat to New Zealand, calling it "a tough pill to swallow."
03 Nov 2024
Wankhede StadiumInstances of New Zealand defending targets under 200 in Tests
In a historic turn of events, New Zealand whitewashed India in the Test series, winning it 3-0.
03 Nov 2024
Glenn PhillipsAjaz Patel scripts history with 11 wickets in Wankhede Test
Ajaz Patel claimed twin fifers as New Zealand clean-swept India 3-0 in the Test series, marking their first-ever series win on Indian soil.
03 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand Cricket3rd Test: NZ thrash India to record historic 3-0 whitewash
New Zealand have scripted history by registering a 3-0 clean sweep against hosts India.
02 Nov 2024
Shubman GillGill rates 90 at Wankhede as one of his best
Shubman Gill, who was ruled out of the first Test match in Bengaluru due to injury, has called his 90-run innings at Wankhede Stadium one of his finest in Test cricket.
02 Nov 2024
Anil KumbleAnil Kumble backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to deliver in run-chase
Former Indian cricket team captain, Anil Kumble, has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to turn the tide for India in the ongoing Mumbai Test match against New Zealand.
02 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamTeam India on top of New Zealand in Mumbai Test
India performed well on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.
02 Nov 2024
Mohammed SirajAjaz Patel claims his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats
New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has once again proved his class at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
02 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWankhede Test: India finish at 263/10 to gain narrow lead
Team India has taken a narrow first-innings lead in the ongoing third and final Test against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
01 Nov 2024
Mohammed SirajSimon Doull criticizes India's decision to send Siraj as nightwatchman
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has slammed the Indian team management for sending Mohammed Siraj as a night watchman in the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipIndia vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Latham elects to bat
Team New Zealand is on the verge of scripting cricketing history in their ongoing Test series against India.
29 Oct 2024
Michael ClarkeVisiting bowlers with Test fifers at Wankhede (21st century)
New Zealand will take on India in the third and final Test match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 1.
29 Oct 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamThese New Zealand bowlers own Test fifers at Wankhede Stadium
New Zealand will fight for a 3-0 clean sweep after sealing the ongoing series against hosts India.
27 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWho owns best Test match figures against India?
New Zealand sealed a historic series win after beating India in the 2nd Test in Pune.
26 Oct 2024
Mitchell SantnerMitchell Santner records second-best match-haul by visiting spinner in India
New Zealand's left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner, recorded the second-best match figures by a visiting spinner in India.
25 Oct 2024
New Zealand Cricket TeamVisiting left-arm spinners with seven-fers or more in India (Tests)
New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner produced a career-defining performance in the second Test against India in Pune.
25 Sep 2024
Daryl MitchellSri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Decoding key details
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second Test match of the ongoing series on September 26.
22 Sep 2024
New Zealand Cricket Team1st Test, Ajaz Patel claims 6/90 versus Sri Lanka: Stats
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel claimed 6/90 versus Sri Lanka in the third innings of the first Test being held at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
07 Sep 2024
Anil KumbleAjaz Patel opens up on his journey with Team NZ
Ajaz Patel, the 35-year-old New Zealand spinner, has expressed his determination to seize opportunities and enhance his skills.
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
Mehidy HasanAjaz 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
New Zealand Cricket Team1st Test: Ajaz Patel claims four-wicket haul against Bangladesh
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
New Zealand 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
Mayank AgarwalICC Player of the Month: Mayank Agarwal gets nominated
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
Ravichandran AshwinICC Test Rankings: Ashwin and Mayank gain big
Senior Indian spinner R Ashwin consolidated on his second position in the ICC World Test Rankings for Bowlers.
05 Dec 2021
Ravichandran Ashwin2nd Test: India eye victory; NZ lose five wickets
India are on the brink of winning the second Test against New Zealand at Wankhede.
05 Dec 2021
India vs New Zealand CricketIndia vs NZ: Hosts declare, set up a mammoth target
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
Bangladesh Cricket TeamNew Zealand beat Bangladesh in third T20I: Records broken
The Bangladesh cricket team lost against New Zealand in the third T20I on Sunday.
15 May 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Kyle Jamieson handed central contract by New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced central contracts list for the season 2020-21.
19 Nov 2018
Pakistan Cricket TeamNew Zealand defeat Pakistan in first Test: Here're records broken
New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the first Test match of the ongoing three-match series.
