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Could Axar Patel keep Rishabh Pant on bench in Champions Trophy? Manjrekar reacts

Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Axar Patel's all-round versatility could force Rishabh Pant to wait on the sidelines for some time after India's win in the first ODI against England. Axar Patel is a great option to have because this is a guy, we have seen him bat in Test matches for India, and he has a batter's temperament," said Manjrekar. The former cricketer said that Axar would be a good option to have in the middle order in Dubai, where India will be playing their matches in the Champions Trophy. "Axar Patel is a terrific option to have in the middle, thereby perhaps delaying Rishabh Pant's chances of coming back in.

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