7 Cricketers who changed their names
From abiding by a country's constitution to fascination for celebrities, there were a number of reasons behind taking the step.
1. Axar Patel
Axar Patel is one of the vital members of Team India due to his all-round prowess. Back in 2022, Patel appeared on the famous chat show ‘Breakfast With Champions’, and speaking to the host Gaurav Kapoor, the left-arm spinner said his name is Axar, but the pronunciation of the spelling is Akshar.
He also revealed how the spelling of his name became Axar to Akshar. Recalling the incident, he said, “I was in Bangalore for the U19 camp before the World Cup. The team was going to Australia. So everyone told me to get a passport made, but I didn't have one.”
He also added, “I needed a leaving certificate and licence. When I went to the school to take the leaving certificate, the principal made it ‘Axar’. I have no idea what he did. The NCA people said you usually write 'Akshar', then why is it ‘Axar’ in your passport? I called my dad, and he said nothing can be changed. Then I was picked by Mumbai Indians and played for India too. So I thought everything is going good, so let's not disturb things.”
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