Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Axar Patel Credits MS Dhoni for Batting Transformation
Axar Patel is a cricket player who used to be known more for bowling than batting.
He used to doubt himself when he had to bat.
In 2018, he worked hard to improve his batting.
MS Dhoni, a famous former captain of India, gave him some advice.
Dhoni told him not to put too much pressure on himself and to believe in his abilities.
Axar started following Dhoni's advice and slowly became more confident in his batting.
Now, he is considered a senior all-rounder and is even batting as high as No.
3 in some matches.
Axar Patel has transformed from a backup spinner to a senior all-rounder in T20Is.
He credits MS Dhoni for helping him regain confidence in his batting.
Dhoni advised him to stop pressuring himself and believe in his abilities.
Axar started implementing Dhoni's advice and improved his batting performance.
He is now batting as high as No. 3 in recent T20I matches.
- Who
- Axar Patel, MS Dhoni
- What
- Axar Patel's batting transformation
- When
- 2021
- Where
- India
- Why
- MS Dhoni's mentorship and advice
- Player
- Axar Patel
- Mentor
- MS Dhoni
- Role
- All-rounder
- Format
- T20I
- Batting Position
- No. 3
- Year of Transformation
- 2021