Overview
- He told the Times of India he never thought he would be dropped again after starring in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
- He put on a 72-run stand with Virat Kohli in that final and took a wicket, a performance he believes secured his T20 standing.
- The BCCI’s January 2 squad for New Zealand named Shubman Gill captain and continued with Jadeja and Sundar as the ODI all-round options.
- Patel said he did not see Ravindra Jadeja as direct competition, emphasizing his focus on expanding his own skill set.
- He credited MS Dhoni’s 2021 mentoring for transforming his batting mindset, a shift reflected in a Vijay Hazare hundred and a quick fifty for Gujarat.