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Meet T20 World Cup 2026 cricketer Axar Patel's wife, Meha Patel: From childhood friendship to life partners-- their love story

etimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 14, 2026, 20:54 IST
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Who is cricketer Axar Patel's wife, Meha?

Axar Patel, whose contributions helped team India win the T20 World Cup 2026 for the second time, is a cricket star for many. But behind those clutch overs and handy cameos, is the rock-solid family support from his wife Meha Patel. Unlike Axar's public life, Meha prefers to keep her life low-key. She is a nutritionist by profession, who has stood by Axar from Gujarat playground days to global glory. Read on to know more about them:Photo: Axar Patel/ Instagram

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Meet Meha Patel, Axar Patel's wife

Despite marrying a cricket star, Meha prefers to have a private life. Meha is a certified nutritionist, dietitian, and entrepreneur from Gujarat. Wellness ventures keep her busy, empowering people sans fanfare. Axar's rise? She's his anchor in life's chaos.

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From childhood friends to power couple

Their tale is pure nostalgia. Axar and Meha met as kids, as they had the same friend circle. Over time, their friendship bloomed to love. She has been his constant and supported him through his ups and downs— from Ranji to IPL to team India. The couple kept their relationship under wraps till 2022, when their engagement news went viral. In 2023, they got married in a traditional Gujarati rituals..

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When Axar spoke about his wife Meha

Seems like Axar gushes over Meha's support. In a post-2023 wedding chat, he spoke about his wife-- which is one of the rare moments when he spoke about Meha publicly. In the interview, he recalled how in 2021 he once accidentally wore Meha’s jersey and even went out in Dubai!
"I had just come back from fielding in the scorching heat of Dubai… I was sweating profusely. After cleaning myself, I took out the only t-shirt left in my bag. The t-shirt felt too tight… I thought after all the gyming, my body has pumped up and the t-shirt doesn’t fit me anymore. I asked someone to check whose name was written on the back… they said it’s Meha’s jersey," Axar shared.

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Baby Joy: Welcoming Haksh Patel

In 2024, the couple announced their pregnancy on social media. On December 19, they became parents to baby boy Haksh. Sharing a picture of their little baby boy wearing the Indian jersey, Axar's post read, "He's figuring off from leg side, but India's smallest, biggest fan. Welcome Haksh Patel—our heart's special piece." Haksh means "gift"—fitting for their bundle.

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Why Their Story Inspires

Axar's T20 World Cip magic (wickets in knockouts, death-over darts) mirrors Meha's steady vibe. From childhood circles to family foursome, they embody real over reel. Private life amid public roars? Goals. As IPL looms, Axar credits her: gym fuel, emotional nets. Haksh's first cheers? Priceless. Cricket's tough; love like theirs wins Tests.


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