Axar Patel’s four wickets and unbeaten 57-run knock in the Birmingham ODI helped him move up three places in the ICC rankings, while Shubman Gill closed in on the top spot in the batting rankings.

ICC ODI all-rounders rankings: Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England heroics

In today's Newsroom roundup, global markets gained after softer US inflation eased concerns over an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike, while China's slowing economy and rising oil prices kept investors cautious. In technology, Meta faces a lawsuit from former employees over alleged AI-assisted layoffs targeting workers with disabilities and those on medical leave. Switzerland has also launched an investigation into Google over changes to Android's default search options, while reports claim Iran exploited telecom vulnerabilities to track US military personnel. In sports, Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup Final, while Argentina prepare to face England in the second semi-final. In cricket, India ended their winless streak with a six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI.

Global markets rally | Meta sued over AI layoffs | Iran tracked US troops? | India beat England

Axar Patel delivered a brilliant all-round performance, taking four wickets for 62 runs before scoring an unbeaten 57 off 52 balls to guide India in their 259-run chase.

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Axar Patel’s all-round show helps India secure 6-wicket win over England

Axar Patel and David Miller struck crucial half-centuries for Delhi Capitals during their chase against Punjab Kings in match 55 of IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel shine as DC extend PBKS’ losing streak to four

DC are currently eighth on the points table with just eight points from seven losses and four wins in 11 matches. With only three more matches left for them, they might not able to make it to the playoffs even with wins in the rest three matches.

IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar Patel suggests season being over for DC

DC were bowled out for 75 after being 13/6 in the first overs - the lowest powerplay score in the IPL history. Axar, however, acknowledged that 'if and buts' are part of the game and that the team has to be positive despite the thrashing loss - their fifth of the season in eight matches.

IPL 2026 | 'Will keep happening': DC skipper Axar Patel reacts after horror loss vs RCB

Finch said Axar didn't trust himself to bowl against left-hand batters (SRH top 3) and that it was an attitude issue rather anything else. Axar, winner of 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup, bowled only two overs in the match, giving away 23 runs and taking the wicket of Travis Head.

IPL 2026 | 'Doesn't trust himself:' Ex-AUS skipper Finch calls out DC captain Axar Patel's attitude issue

Chennai Super Kings finally registered their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 | 'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine, 5 players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history

GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run.

IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT

From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand. This list also includes Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh

5 Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand

From Yuvraj Singh to Suryakumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in T20Is. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel

Meet top 5 Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in T20Is

The reason given for picking up Sundar ahead of Axar was the off-spinner's ability to bowl in powerplay - but India didn't bowl Washi in the first six overs - making their logic redundant. The defending champions lost their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 by 76 runs.

T20 World Cup 2026 | India dropped Axar vs SA so Washington could 'bowl in the powerplay' but didn't give him even one over

‘It’s like beating minnows,’ Axar Patel and Sanjay Manjrekar deliver a stinging verdict on the India-Pakistan rivalry after the 61-run Colombo win.

T20 World Cup | ‘No rivalry; not equals’: Axar Patel and Sanjay Manjrekar on India-Pakistan contests

From Varun Chakravarthy to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets in 2025. This list also includes Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets in 2025, check who tops the list

India suffered a setback as Axar Patel is ruled out of the last two T20Is against South Africa due to illness. BCCI names Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement for Lucknow and Ahmedabad games.

IND vs SA: Axar Patel ruled out of remaining T20I series; BCCI names THIS player as replacement

From Jasprit Bumrah to Ravindra Jadeja, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Tests. This list also includes Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Tests

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first as India made two chnages from their last Test win over the West Indies in October. The changes saw the return of Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel into the Playing XI. 

IND vs SA, 1st Test: Axar Patel makes red-ball return after Feb 2024; Pant joins Jurel in Playing XI

IND vs AUS 4th T20I: Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar shine as India beat Australia by 48 runs; lead series 2-1

Washington Sundar knock of 49 not out of just 23 balls help the visitors to register a comfortable win. 

IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I: India beat Australia by five wickets, level series 1-1

From Jasprit Bumrah to Adam Zampa, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in India vs Australia T20Is. This list also includes Axar Patel, Jason Behrendorff and Shane Watson

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in India vs Australia T20Is, check who tops the list

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred. The list also features the likes of Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, 5 active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred

From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20 Internationals

From Jasprit Bumrah to Axar Patel, 5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is

From Hardik Pandya to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five all-rounders to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. This list also includes Wanindu Hasaranga, Faheem Ashraf and Axar Patel.

From Hardik Pandya to Rashid Khan, 5 all-rounders to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025

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ICC ODI all-rounders rankings: Axar Patel storms into top 10 after England heroics

Global markets rally | Meta sued over AI layoffs | Iran tracked US troops? | India beat England

IND vs ENG, 1st ODI: Axar Patel’s all-round show helps India secure 6-wicket win

IPL 2026: Tristan Stubbs, Axar shine as DC extend PBKS’ losing streak to four

IPL 2026 | 'Preparation for next year': Skipper Axar suggests season over for DC

IPL | 'Will keep happening': DC skipper Axar reacts after horror loss vs RCB

IPL | 'Doesn't trust himself:' Finch calls out DC captain Axar's attitude issue

'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK

From Jadeja to Narine, 5 players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history

IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar on 1-run loss vs GT

5 Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand

Meet top 5 Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in T20Is

T20 WC 2026 | India dropped Axar vs SA so Washington could 'bowl in powerplay'

T20 World Cup | ‘No rivalry; not equals’: Axar Patel and Sanjay Manjrekar on India-Pakistan contests

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets in 2025, check who tops list

Axar Patel ruled out of remaining T20I series; BCCI names replacement

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Tests

IND vs SA: Axar Patel makes red-ball return; Pant joins Jurel in Playing XI

IND vs AUS 4th T20I: Bowlers shine as India beat Australia by 48 runs

IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I: India beat Australia by five wickets, level series 1-1

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in India vs Australia T20Is

5 active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred

5 Indian bowlers with most wickets against Australia in T20Is

5 all-rounders to watch out for in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025