6 Dec 2021

Former NZ Black Cap on Ajaz Patel's historic feat

From Morning Report, 7:34 am on 6 December 2021

Black Caps bowler Ajaz Patel has achieved an historic feat in Mumbai, where he took all 10 wickets in the first innings, and another four in the second innings in a test match against India.

He's just the third player to achieve the feat in the 144-year history of test cricket.

Former New Zealand international spinner Dipak Patel played a significant role in his namesake's development, when he made the switch from being a pace bowler in his late teens.

He spoke to Susie Ferguson.