Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India is set to host England for a five-match T20I series followed by three ODIs. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian T20 side with Axar Patel serving as vice-captain. The T20I series will begin on January 22, with the series opener taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
While the upcoming T20I series against England holds no immediate significance, it will be crucial for India to test their bench strength and begin forming a core for the 2026 T20 World Cup. India will need their batters to be in top form, attacking from the start to dominate England in the series.
Middle Order Will Come To Bat Depending On The Match Situation - Axar Patel
"Batting wise, it's not just with me, but we spoke in 2023-24 itself that the openers are fixed, but everyone from Nos. 3 to 7 have been told that they can come into bat anytime, in any situation. It is not just that one batter will bat at a particular position," Axar told reporters on Monday.
"We've spoken about that, how we can all be floaters, be it coming in early or obviously finishing. This is not just for me, but for everyone from No. 3 and below, especially if they are in good touch in the nets. We will adjust accordingly. In T20Is, how you use your batters is so crucial, so this is an important factor in batting."
India Has Effectively Used Axar Patel As A Floater In Recent Years
His versatility has allowed him to bat in various positions, scoring six half-centuries for India, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat. India has also experimented with other players like Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Rinku Singh in floating roles.
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