New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel celebrates his 10 wicket haul with team mates (Photo: Twitter) 
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Great moment for him, NZ cricket and world cricket: Hadlee on Ajaz show

Spinner Ajaz Patel's 10-wicket haul is a great moment not only for him but for New Zealand and world cricket as well, the legendary Richard Hadlee said while eulogising his compatriot.

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Patel became only the third bowler in history of Test cricket to take all 10 wickets in an innings. The left-arm spinner achieved the rare feat on Saturday against India in the second Test, joining the illustrious company of Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.

The 33-year-old spinner also surpassed Hadlee's record of best figures by a New Zealand bowler. Hadlee had taken nine for 52 versus Australia back in 1985.

''Congratulations to Ajaz on a superb bowling performance. It was a delight to watch. A well deserved reward, and a great moment for him, New Zealand cricket, and world cricket,'' Hadlee said in a statement.

''To be in the great company of Jim Laker and Anil Kumble is very special indeed,'' the statement added.

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