Akshar Patel suffered a left ankle sprain during training ahead of first ODI at Chennai.
The upcoming series between India and Australia in India may even see either of them topple South Africa from the top spot in ODIs.
Indian all-rounder Akshar Patel was involved in an one-on-one interview session with pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
India thrashed Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dambulla by 9 wickets. Akshar Patel stood out with a 3-for.
This is also Akshar Patel's maiden call-up to the Indian Test side.
Akshar Patel or Jayant Yadav could be summoned as the 15th member of the Indian team due to Ravindra Jadeja's suspension from the third Test against Sri Lanka.
Based on their overall performance, only select XI of that form the IPL 2017 XI while some other notable performers miss out amidst the stiff competition.
When he does not shine with either of bat or ball, Akshar comes up with spectacular display of athleticism on the field. Take, for example, KXIP’s recent match against the KKR on Tuesday, where he caught Uthappa & run out Lynn.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 19 runs on Friday courtesy Akshar Patel and Sandeep Sharma's heroics.
IPL 2017: Akshar Patel believes that it is just a matter of time for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) to get their combinations right to get back to winning ways.