SaralnamaFormer India fast bowler Zaheer Khan questioned India's decision to bat Axar Patel at No. 5 in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. Axar scored 31 and 44 in the first two matches. Zaheer praised Axar's performance but wondered if KL Rahul or Nitish Kumar Reddy could make more impact batting higher. He urged the team to reconsider this strategy, noting it might limit opportunities for main batters. In the second ODI, India scored 264/9 in 50 overs. The series continues with questions about India's batting order strategy. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 17:27 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan questioned India's decision to bat Axar Patel at No
- 5 in the ongoing ODI series against Australia
- Axar scored 31 and 44 in the first two matches