MUMBAI: Mumbai Cricket Association chief Vijay Patil on Monday felicitated New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel, who became only the third bowler to take all 10 wickets in an innings.
The Mumbai-born Ajaz joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble in the rare 10-wicket club after taking all 10 wickets of India’s first innings in the second Test which the hosts won by 372 runs.
The Mumbai-born Ajaz joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble in the rare 10-wicket club after taking all 10 wickets of India’s first innings in the second Test which the hosts won by 372 runs.
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“MCA President Vijay Patil felicitated Ajaz Patel with the score sheet and a momento,” a senior MCA official told PTI.
He also said that the Kiwi spinner did his bit for the upcoming MCA museum.
“Ajaz Patel handed over ball and T-shirt for the museum,” the official added.
Patel had spent in childhood in Mumbai and his cousin stays in suburban Jogeshwari.