Ajaz Patel
Ajaz Patel is a professional cricketer from New Zealand, known for his skills as a left-arm spinner. He gained prominence in international cricket through his performances for the New Zealand national team and has played in various domestic leagues, including the Indian Premier League.
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Ajaz Patel supported Jacob Duffy with his spin bowling during the match.
Chase disappointed with New Zealand results | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-12-23
Ajaz Patel claimed his best home figures of 3-23 & 6-136.
West Indies give up the ghost against Duffy devastation | SportsJamaica· 2025-12-23
Ajaz Patel was generating 15.8 degrees of turn during the Test match.
Duffy, Ajaz rip through West Indies as New Zealand seal series 2-0
Guyana· 2025-12-22
Ajaz Patel was selected to play ahead of seamer Kristian Clarke in the match.
Black Caps v West Indies: The fantastic problems New Zealand must solve in test cricket - Opinion
New Zealand· 2025-12-22
Ajaz Patel finished the first innings with 3-113 and is seen as a key player for New Zealand.
Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day five from Mt Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Ajaz Patel took his first home wicket during a test match against the West Indies after a long wait for success in New Zealand.
Black Caps v West Indies: Why Ajaz Patel’s first home wicket was more special than historic Mumbai 10-forNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips now have an opportunity on refreshed legs to earn their keep in the XI by spinning the ball out of the burgeoning rough.
Black Caps v West Indies: Everything in New Zealand’s favour to complete Bay Oval victory - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Ajaz Patel finished the first innings with 3-113, and looms as New Zealand’s key on a pitch that’s already shown it will offer both turn and variable bounce.
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand set visitors 462 for victory as Tom Latham, Devon Conway plunder recordsNew Zealand· 2025-12-21The highlight of the day for New Zealand came when Ajaz Patel ended a 2562-day wait to strike on home soil.
Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day four from Mt Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Ajaz Patel scored 30 not out in the Test against the West Indies.
Australia’s Travis Head slams unbeaten 142
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Ajaz Patel thrilled the Bay Oval faithful with a cameo of 30 not out.
Black Caps v West Indies: Third test, day three from Mt Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Ajaz Patel contributed an unbeaten 30 runs to New Zealand's innings.
Openers lead West Indies fightback after New Zealand declare on 575-8Guyana· 2025-12-19Ajaz Patel is mentioned as a player considered for selection in the test.
Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day two from Mt Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Patel was considered for selection to play his first home test since 2020.
Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Latham, Devon Conway centuries give New Zealand control on day oneNew Zealand· 2025-12-18Ajaz Patel's selection as a left-arm orthodox spinner was seen as a prescient decision.
Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Latham’s brave decision pays off for New Zealand - OpinionNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Ajaz Patel could add another chapter into his at times stop-start career, if he’s given the nod.
Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day one from Mount Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-18Ajaz Patel could add another chapter into his at times stop-start career, if he’s given the nod.
Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day one from Mount Maunganui’s Bay OvalNew Zealand· 2025-12-17Ajaz Patel is in line to play his first Test match in more than a year, and his first home Test in more than five years.
Ajaz Patel, Blundell back in New Zealand squad for third TestGuyana· 2025-12-15
Ajaz Patel is recalled for his first home test since early 2020 and has become an overseas specialist for the Black Caps.
Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Blundell returns, Ajaz Patel recalled for third test, Mitch Hay droppedNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Ajaz Patel recently took his 400th first-class wicket and could be called upon for outside help.
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand coy on Kyle Jamieson return amid fast bowling injury crisisNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
Ajaz Patel has performed well against Indian batters on challenging pitches.
Decoding Gautam Gambhir's Test report card | Cricket News
India· 2025-11-18
Ajaz Patel atoned to take the ninth wicket with a catch at cover.
Black Caps v Zimbabwe result: Matt Henry takes nine wickets as New Zealand claim victory inside three daysNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Ajaz Patel has been given a chance to return to the Black Caps' test ranks after Michael Bracewell opted out of the tour of Zimbabwe.
Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Ajaz Patel thrown international lifeline by new coach Rob WalterNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Ajaz Patel was a previously contracted player who missed out on the recent list of centrally contracted players.
New Black Caps coach Rob Walter’s home is Hawke’s BayNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Ajaz Patel made history by taking all 10 wickets in a test innings.
On The Up: Counting down the top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 40-21New Zealand· 2025-04-12
Ajaz Patel co-led the sport diplomacy initiative alongside Ross Taylor and Dame Therese Walsh.
On The Up: Sport NZ’s Raelene Castle – challenges fuel the drive for successNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
Luxon was facing bowling from Black Cap Ajaz Patel, who is Mumbai-born and secured the bowlers’ holy grail of 10 wickets in a single innings.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in India defends NZDF job cuts planNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler in Test cricket history to take all ten wickets in a single inning during a match against India.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon plays cricket at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-20
Patel is a cricket star who participated in a tourism event in India alongside Ross Taylor.
NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028 as PM battles through busy scheduleNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Ajaz Patel led one of the teams in the cricket game alongside Taylor.
PM in India: Christopher Luxon sledges ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor in street cricket gameNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
