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Big stage brings out best in Akshar Patel

Jun 3, 2014: One of the brightest talents to emerge from the IPL has impressed with his ability to stay on top of the best batsmen and team-mates have been impressed by his all-round ability

IPL 2014

Everything to like about Kings XI starts with Bangar - Bailey

Jun 2, 2014: Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey has attributed much of the team's success in IPL 2014 to the coach Sanjay Bangar, in moulding a new team together and getting the best out of uncapped Indian players

IPL 2014

Bursting onto the big stage

Jun 2, 2014: How five young, uncapped Indians impressed at IPL 2014

Knight Riders v Kings XI, IPL 2014, final, Bangalore

The unfancied boys who never backed down

Jun 1, 2014: The IPL has derived its star value from players who tug at the fans' heartstrings. Yet on the biggest day of the season, it was five unfancied boys who demanded the spotlight and eclipsed everyone else

Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Valsad, 4th day

Abdulla takes Mumbai to knockouts

Jan 2, 2014: Mumbai's spinners, led by Iqbal Abdulla, triggered a dramatic collapse on the final day in Valsad as Gujarat lost their last six wickets for only 12 runs

Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Valsad, 1st day

Misfiring batting leaves Mumbai in a hole

Dec 30, 2013: Mumbai's batting failed once more to hand Gujarat the advantage in Valsad

Gujarat v Delhi, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Surat, 3rd day

Akshar's six-for nudges Gujarat ahead

Nov 9, 2013: Delhi picked up four Gujarat wickets in the second innings after conceding a 25-run lead, but an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 42 between Parthiv Patel and Smit Patel stretched Gujarat's overall lead beyond 100

India U-23s v UAE, ACC Emerging Teams Cup, 1st semi-final

Patel, bowlers set up win for India

Aug 23, 2013: The India Under-23 bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Akshar Patel, set up a 46-run victory in the semi-final against United Arab Emirates after a late-order collapse saw India fold for 208. India will now take on Pakistan Under-23 in the final on Sunday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2013

Vidarbha win a one-run thriller

Feb 15, 2013: A round-up of the Vijay Hazare trophy matches on February 15, 2013

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2011-12

Mumbai edge thriller to stay on top

Feb 24, 2012: A round-up of the latest round of matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy