In the conversation with Ashwin shared on BCCI's social media channels, Patel reflected on his historic haul, made even special due to the fact that it was achieved in Mumbai – the city where he was born and lived until immigrating to New Zealand aged 8.
"It's obviously a very special outing for me," he told Ashwin. "It's been a dream to play out here in Wankhede [Stadium] and to be able to come here and do something like that is very special not only for me but my family back home as well."
Patel also paid tribute to Ashwin, who he says was one of the players he looks up to.
"Look at me standing next to you, I don't really have the height of a fast-bowler so I made a great choice to switch over to spin-bowling about 10 years ago now," Patel said of his switch to spin, despite his father being a fast-bowler.
"It's been a special journey since. It's been a lot of hard work, and as you know it takes a lot of time to develop the craft.
"It's been amazing watching your journey and the amount of wickets that you've taken in different conditions around the world. For me it's just about trying to emulate some of the best. You're really up there and it's awesome getting to watch you do your thing."
Unfortunately for Patel and the Black Caps, India stormed to a series victory thanks to a dominant display in Mumbai, handing New Zealand their heaviest defeat by runs in test history.
