Axar Patel’s Neck Injury Update After Scary Fall in Asia Cup Match
In the thrilling world of the Asia Cup, all-rounder Axar Patel gave fans a scare during India’s group stage clash against Oman. The left-arm spinner took a nasty tumble while trying to catch a ball, hitting his head on the ground. Now, with the high-stakes Super Four rematch against Pakistan just around the corner, India’s fielding coach T Dilip has shared a positive update on Axar’s condition.
It happened in the second innings as India defended a massive 188-run target—the highest in this tournament. On the first ball of the 15th over, Oman batter Hammad Mirza mistimed his shot, sending the ball soaring towards Axar. The Indian star juggled it but dropped the catch, and in the process, collided with the turf, banging his head hard. He immediately grabbed the back of his neck in pain, and the physio rushed him off the field.
Axar didn’t return for the rest of Oman’s chase. He had bowled just one over, giving away four runs, in a match where India used as many as eight bowlers. Earlier with the bat, though, he showed his power-hitting skills, smashing 26 runs off just 13 balls, including some big boundaries that helped India post a strong total.
Speaking at the post-match press conference after India’s 21-run victory, Dilip calmed nerves about Axar Patel’s injury. "I’ve seen Axar, and he looks fine right now," the coach said. But with India facing Pakistan again in Dubai in less than 48 hours, it’s still unclear if Axar will play. Fans are holding their breath for more updates on the star all-rounder’s fitness ahead of this crucial Asia Cup Super Four game.
This Pakistan vs India showdown marks the second time the arch-rivals meet in the tournament. Their first encounter in the group stage saw India dominate with a comfortable seven-wicket win. But things got heated off the field—controversies exploded when India skipped the post-match handshake, and Pakistan called out the presentation. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) even filed a complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft, which the International Cricket Council (ICC) quickly dismissed. Tensions ran high, with Pakistan threatening a boycott that delayed the UAE fixture by an hour.
Despite all the drama surrounding India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry, Dilip kept it cool. "Everyone’s geared up for the Pakistan game," he told reporters. "We treat every match the same—it’s just another game, and we’re ready." As the Asia Cup action heats up, Indian fans hope Axar bounces back quick for what promises to be another epic battle. Stay tuned for live updates on Axar Patel injury and the Super Four schedule!
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