In a show of resilience, Axar Patel returned to the field to bowl for India despite injuring his primary left hand during the IND vs AUS 2nd ODI in Adelaide. Earlier in the innings, Axar sustained a painful blow while fielding at point when he dropped a sharp chance off Matthew Short. The powerful shot struck him hard on his left fingers, forcing him to leave the field immediately.
However, as India ran short of bowling options, Axar came back onto the field and took the ball in the 20th over, bowling left-arm orthodox spin with the same injured hand. His comeback provided India with a crucial spin option at a stage when the game demanded control in the middle overs.
Despite visible discomfort, the Gujarat all-rounder bowled a tidy over, conceding just six runs, showing remarkable courage and commitment to the team. The moment also drew applause from teammates and fans alike, as Axar continued to play through pain to support India’s defense of 264.
