Indian all-rounder Axar Patel and his wife Meha Patel shared the joyous news of the birth of their first child on Tuesday. The couple announced that they welcomed their son, Haksh Patel, on December 19, 2024, with a heartwarming post on Instagram.
Axar and Meha revealed the news through a charming photograph of their newborn dressed in an Indian cricket jersey, bearing the message, “Cheering for India.” In a caption infused with cricket humor, Axar wrote:
“He’s still figuring out the off side from the leg, but we couldn’t wait to introduce him to all of you in blue. World, welcome Haksh Patel, India’s smallest, yet biggest fan, and the most special piece of our hearts. 19-12-2024.”
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The announcement quickly garnered attention and warm wishes from fans, teammates, and cricketing icons worldwide.
Axar, 30, married Meha in January 2023, sharing glimpses of their wedding on social media. The arrival of their son marks a new chapter in the couple’s journey, blending Axar’s illustrious cricket career with family milestones.
Axar’s last appearance for India was during the T20I series in South Africa. He was notably absent from the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. During a press conference in Melbourne, Indian captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that Axar was on paternity leave.
“Kuldeep, obviously, is not 100 per cent fit. He recently went through hernia surgery. And the other options, like Axar, he had a baby, so he is not going to travel. Tanush was the right option for us at this point,” Rohit explained.
Before the birth of their child, Axar, along with fellow cricketers Ravi Bishnoi and Rishabh Chauhan, visited the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to seek blessings. The trio participated in the revered ‘Bhasma Aarti’ of Lord Mahakal and were seen deeply engrossed in prayers in the Nandi hall of the temple.
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