Ravichandran Ashwin competes on the second day of competition against New Zealand© AFP
Ajaz Patel was already a name on the lips of every cricket fan on Saturday and it will most likely stay put through the weekend. New Zealand left hand camcorder born in Mumbai pick up all 10 sockets in India’s first inning on Day 2 of second test match at Wankhede Stadium became the third pitcher after England’s Jim Laker and India’s Anil Kumble in cricket history to achieve the spectacular feat. Like many, Indian diver Ravichandran Ashwin succumbed to Patel’s heroism.
Ashwin, who won four shots in the final session to help India beat New Zealand with 62nd place – the lowest total test score on Indian soil – said Patel joined an elite club “remove 99% of bowlers who play this game.”
Ashwin posted on his official Koo handle: “Successful being in a club where 99% of pitchers don’t play Ajaz Patel 10 in one round is a dream come true.
Patel, who won all four of India’s tackles on Day 1, added six more to become the first New Zealand pitcher to score a 10 in one half. Patel’s 10 for 119 is currently the best number ever for any bowler in India.
“Honestly, it’s surreal and to be able to do that in my career is pretty special. The stars arranged for me to do it in Mumbai,” Patel said after his feat. .
“Quite a special occasion for me and not only me but my whole family. Unfortunately for me, they are not here because of COVID. I am also in a company that is very famous for Kumble sir.”
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When asked which scalp out of 10 is special, he said, “Not everyone is specific and just trying to repeat and question hitters.”
At the bends on Day 2, India hit 69 points without losing in their second inning, taking a 332-run lead.
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