New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel acknowledged Team India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was their primary target during the recently concluded three-Test series.

I t's rare for an overseas bowler to come to India and truly dominate a venue, but New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has done it twice. The Wankhede Stadium has witnessed the very be

Ajaz Patel said that he had to "think out of the box" to dismiss Rishabh Pant on Day 3 of the third Test between India and New Zealand. On Sunday, November 3, Ajaz had a dream outing after he helped the Black Caps win by 25 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rishabh Pant dominated New Zealand bowlers and kept India's chances in the run chase alive at Wankhede Stadium until the controversial dismissal.

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel identified Rishabh Pant's wicket as the turning point in their thrilling 25-run victory over India in the Mumbai Test. Despite early wickets, Pant's blistering knock threatened to steal the win for India.

Ajaz Patel picked up 11 wickets in the third Test to guide New Zealand to victory and a 3-0 series whitewash over India.

Patel has never taken a Test wicket at home in New Zealand conditions and not played a home Test since December 2021, but invariably delivers when summoned to subcontinent challenges

Ajaz Patel, after leading New Zealand to a historic Test series whitewash against India with a ten-wicket haul at Wankhede Stadium, explained how post-morning session pitch changes helped his bowling strategy.