Mumbai Test: Really fortunate to be sitting right here with 4 wickets in my hometown, says NZ spinner Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel picked up all 4 wickets on a observe aiding the spinners on the Wankhede Stadium as India reached 221 for 4 earlier than play was stopped due to dangerous mild on Day 1 of the Mumbai Test. Ajaz Patel was born in Mumbai on October 21, 1988 (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSAjaz Patel bagged 4 wickets on Day 1 of the 2nd Test vs IndiaMumbai-born Patel’s dad and mom immigrated to New Zealand in 1996″I’m pretty happy to be in my hometown,” the 33-year-old stated after his 4-wicket haulNew Zealand off-spinner Ajaz Patel’s dream got here true on Friday as he bagged 4 wickets in his hometown of Mumbai on Day 1 of the second and ultimate Test in opposition to India on the Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai-born Patel, whose dad and mom immigrated to New Zealand in 1996, picked up all 4 wickets on a observe aiding the spinners as India reached 221 for 4 earlier than play was stopped due to dangerous mild.Patel gave New Zealand the breakthrough by dismissing Gill for 44 when the batter edged a supply to the lone slip.NZ vs AUS, T20 World Cup: Highlights | ReportThe 33-year-old Patel returned in his subsequent over to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara and Kohli within the thirtieth over, a lot to the frustration of the few a whole bunch current on the floor which overlooks the Arabian Sea, to cut back India from 80 for no loss to 80 for 3.Patel then broke the 80-run partnership for the fourth wicket by eradicating Shreyas Iyer and completed the day with figures of 4 for 73.“This is what the dreams are made of, to be out here and go out there and pick up four wickets on the first day is pretty special.“I’m really, really lucky to be sitting here with four wickets and I’m pretty happy to be in my hometown. At the Wankhede, it was pretty special for me,” he stated throughout a digital media interplay on the finish of the proceedings.But Patel is aware of “the job is only half done” because the hosts completed robust to take the honours on the opening day due to Mayank Agarwal’s unbeaten 120.“The job is only half done. We got to make sure we turn up tomorrow and fight hard for the remaining six wickets. It’s quite evenly poised at the moment. It’s a big day tomorrow,” stated Patel, who’s enjoying in his nation of beginning for the primary time.Click right here for IndiaImmediately.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.