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'When MS Dhoni was mentor...': Axar Patel reveals what helped him become first-choice batter in T20 team

January 10, 2026

Axar Patel credits MS Dhoni for his rise to becoming a first-choice batter in India's T20 team, attributing career-changing advice received during Dhoni's mentorship. Having made his international debut under Dhoni in 2014, Patel also reflects on the trust shown by the team management in promoting him up the batting order as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

aptaincy in 2014. Image: Reuters

Credit: Axar Patel had made his India debut under MS Dhoni's c

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Axar Patel became a first-choice batter in India's T20 team, influenced by MS Dhoni's mentorship.
Patel received crucial advice from Dhoni that helped shape his batting approach.
He debuted for India under Dhoni's captaincy in 2014.
Axar has been promoted to the top order, indicating the team's trust in his abilities.
Gautam Gambhir's coaching has led to extensive experimentation with the team's batting lineup.

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'When MS Dhoni was mentor...': Axar Patel reveals what helped him become first-choice batter in T20 team

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