Tough to replicate Team India culture in IPL team, says Axar Patel
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel believes replicating Team India's culture in franchises is unrealistic due to player diversity. He advocates for a flexible, fearless brand of cricket for India's T20 dominance and dislikes the Impact Player rule. KL Rahul will open for the Capitals this season, while Mitchell Starc awaits Cricket Australia's clearance.
NEW DELHI : Allrounder Axar Patel, who is getting ready for his second season as Delhi Capitals captain, says it’s unfair to expect Team India’s “culture” to be replicated in franchise colours. “Honestly, you can’t expect the same culture in a franchise team. There are overseas players coming in.
The players are different and have different roles. Sometimes an overseas player doesn’t get his preferred playing position. You have to keep every player in mind,” Axar said at the season-opening media briefing of the Delhi Capitals here on Monday.
“I’d like my Capitals team to be as flexible as our Indian team. In the Indian team, we know we have to be flexible in our roles according to the situation. We are comfortable doing it,” Axar said.
‘India can dominate if we can keep changing tactics as per the demands of the game’ Axar also chose to downplay world champions India’s dominance in T20I cricket. “I don’t believe in the tag of the greatest T20 team ever. It is all about time and era.