Axar Patel's form and absence from India vs New Zealand T20I spark debate

Commentary questions Axar Patel's recent form, saying he has lost a yard and touch. Outlets report he is not playing the 5th T20I against New Zealand, with no reason detailed in these items.

Timeline

1. 1 Nov, 07:00 UTCPicked up on News
2. 1 Nov, 07:00 UTCForm concerns raised about Axar Patel
3. 1 Nov, 07:00 UTCOutlook India reports Patel left out of 5th T20I

Top sources

• ind vs nz t20Google Trends
• What is wrong with Axar Patel? A yard here, an inch there, and a lost touchThe Indian Express
• Why is Axar Patel not playing 5th NZ vs IND T20I?Khel Now
• India Drop Axar Patel For 5th T20I Against New Zealand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar ReturnsNews18
• Why Is Axar Patel Not Playing In India Vs New Zealand 5th T20I And Who Replaced Him?Outlook India