Ajinkya Rahane questions Axar Patel's participation: India have lost their first match at the 2026 T20 World Cup against South Africa, on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue got bundled out for 111 runs while chasing a target of 188 runs. After the loss, questions are being raised about India's high risk high reward game and team selection as well.
After the match, former batter Ajinkya Rahane called out some decisions over India's playing XI against South Africa. Rahane, like others, pointed out that the decision to play Washington Sundar over the team's vice-captain Axar Patel in the match was wrong.
'I'm really surprised Axar Patel is not playing the match'- Ajinkya RahaneThough South Africa had three left-handers, with two of them being at the top in their XI, they have Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, and David Miller. Rahane was shocked that Axar Patel was not included in the playing XI.
