Mohammad Kaif Questions Axar Patel's Exclusion, Critiques Ravindra Jadeja's ODI Form

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the selectors for excluding all-rounder Axar Patel from India's ODI squad against New Zealand, asserting Axar's superior batting and bowling compared to veteran Ravindra Jadeja. Kaif highlighted Jadeja's recent poor form, including low scores and wicketless outings, and questioned the choice of Nitish Kumar Reddy over Axar. He suggested playing both Axar and Jadeja together to enhance team balance, noting Axar's ability to bowl in the powerplay and his higher strike rate.