For the first time, Mumbai player Sarfaraz Khan joins the Men in Blue’s team. He’s set to play in the upcoming second Test of five against England.
Sarfaraz’s consistent performance in domestic cricket caught eyes. Despite this, the Test cap’s been out of reach. Until now. National selectors noted his hard work.
Joining Sarfaraz in the squad are all-rounders Washington Sundar and Saurabh Kumar. They fill in for senior players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul. Both seniors can’t play in the second Test due to injuries.
Lots of fans express joy on social media. People love that Sarfaraz made the cut. Here are some of the top reactions:
Sarfaraz Khan got 3912 runs in 45 first-class matches. His average score was 69.85. He scored 14 times over a hundred and 11 times over fifty.
Sarfaraz Khan’s batting brilliance lights up against England Lions
Sarfaraz Khan, a member of India ‘A’, recently played against England Lions in the second unofficial Test at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
As a right-handed batsman, he quickly hit a century, making 161 runs in just 160 balls. This outstanding performance enabled India ‘A’ to set a challenging target of 489 runs. In the end, India ‘A’ won the match by an innings and 16 runs.
Notably, Sarfaraz shone in the first unofficial Test against England Lions. He scored a solid 55 runs in the second innings.
Meanwhile, in Hyderabad, England clinched a thrilling 28-run victory over India in the initial Test match. Successfully, they defended a challenging 231-run goal.
Next, these cricket powerhouses will take to the pitch for the second Test. The location? Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Dates set are from February 2 to 6.