Ajaz Yunus Patel is a left-arm orthodox bowler and left-handed lower-order batsman playing for New Zealand. He was born on 21st October 1988 in Mumbai and shifted to New Zealand. He made his debut in 2018 in tests and T20s. The 33-year old lad played only 11 test matches and took 29 wickets with an economy of 2.77. He is the only third bowler who took all 10 wickets in an innings in the history of 144-year-old cricket.
Jim Laker and Anil Kumble are the only two players who achieved the same. Ajaz Patel took all 10 wickets against India in Mumbai Wankhede Stadium after India won the toss and decided to bat first. He bowled 47.5 overs and was given 119 runs with 12 maidens. He plays for the Central Districts team in the domestic cricket of New Zealand. Ajaz Patel says that " Greatest cricketing day of my life and perhaps will always be" after his 10 wickets haul. Indian former cricketers appreciated his performance and achievement on Twitter.
Who said what on Twitter.
Anil Kumble: Welcome to the club #AjazPatel#Perfect10 Well bowled! A special effort to achieve it on Day1 & 2 of a test match. #INDvzNZ
VVS Laxman: Sensational! Just sensational!! To take all 10 wickets in a Test innings is the stuff dreams are made of. Take a bow, Ajaz Patel, you are in the elite company of Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.
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