Ajaz Patel scripted history with a 10-wicket haul in an innings in the second Test against India

With a 10-wicket haul in an innings in the second Test against India at the Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel made history. After Jim Laker and Anil Kumble, the Kiwi left-arm spinner became only the third bowler in history to achieve the feat. Indian cricketers and the Mumbai Cricket Association congratulated Ajaz on his achievement (MCA).

Patel was presented with a shirt signed by the whole Indian team. Among other things, he was requested to pose for a pleasant photograph with Ravichandran Ashwin.

Virat Kohli

“In sport it is great that we can acknowledge even our rival’s success. It was nice of Virat, Rahul sir, Siraj and then Ashwin to get all those autographs for me on the t-shirt. Even that photo after the match, speaks a lot about the sporting world right now. Off the field it’ll always remain a gentleman’s sport. The photo came about through the idea of a few wise heads in the media team back home, some inputs from me and some from the Indian team as well.” Ajaz Patel said

Ajaz returned to Mumbai with a score of 14/225. It is a non-Asian spinner’s best spell on the subcontinent. However, it was not enough to secure a victory, and the Kiwis suffered a heavy defeat in the test match.

Ajaz moved from Mumbai to New Zealand when he was eight years old. He has played the sport in New Zealand and wants to pass on his knowledge to future generations. The 33-year-old bowler hopes that his world-record-breaking performance in Mumbai will encourage more young New Zealanders to take up spin bowling.

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