Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel
Personal information
Born (1988-10-21) 21 October 1988
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Source: Cricinfo, 29 October 2015

Ajaz Patel (born 21 October 1988) is an Indian-born New Zealand first-class cricketer who plays for Central Districts.[1] He made his List A debut on 27 December 2015 in the 2015–16 Ford Trophy.[2] He took the most wickets in the 2015–16 Plunket Shield season, with 43 dismissals.[3] He was also the leading wicket-taker in the following season, with 44 dismissals.[4]

In April 2018, he was named the Men's Domestic Player of the Year at the New Zealand Cricket Awards.[5] He finished the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season as the leading wicket-taker, with 48 dismissals in nine matches.[6] In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season.[7]

In July 2018, he was named in New Zealand's Test squad for their series against Pakistan.[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ "Ajaz Patel". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "The Ford Trophy, Central Districts v Canterbury at Napier, Dec 27, 2015". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Plunket Shield, 2015/16 / Records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Plunket Shield, 2016/17 / Records". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Trent Boult wins Sir Richard Hadlee Medal". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Plunket Shield, 2017/18: Most wickets". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "New Zealand pick uncapped spinner Ajaz Patel for Tests in UAE". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "Late bloomer Ajaz Patel ready for Black Caps test debut after spin switch in his 20s". Stuff. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
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