“Only speak when it’s time to say checkmate” – Axar Patel’s cryptic post after not getting selected in IND vs SA T20Is.
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel showcased his prowess in the fourth T20I against Australia in Raipur, earning the Player of the Match award with impressive figures of 3/16.
Despite facing challenges due to a recent quadriceps injury that ruled him out of the 2023 World Cup, Patel delivered a stellar performance, contributing to India’s series-sealing victory. Questions surround his omission from the upcoming South Africa tour, with Ravindra Jadeja named vice-captain despite not playing a T20I since August 2022
Patel, expressing his feelings, shared action-packed pictures from Raipur along with a cryptic note, possibly addressing his exclusion from the T20I squad.
“Move in silence. Only speak when it’s time to say checkmate.”