Axar Patel was named the vice captain of the Indian team for the T20I series. Asked about the transitioning side and the fact that he was named the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav, Axar gave a sharp response to the media in Kolkata.

In his 11-year-international career, Axar has taken 184 wickets across three formats and 55 of them have come in 14 Tests.

Vice-captain Axar Patel emphasizes the flexibility in India's T20I batting lineup, with roles adaptable from No. 3 to No. 7, except openers. His increased performance reflects this strategy. Axar, alongside Hardik Pandya,

The series is set to kick off in Kolkata on Wednesday, with Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai to host the remaining T20Is. In recent years, India have used Axar to good effect as a

India's vice-captain Axar Patel has suggested that apart from the opening pair, everyone in the batting line-up can have flexible roles in the T20I format. He made the remarks ahead of the five-match series against England.