Watch: Heartwarming Reaction Of Sarfaraz Khan's Wife On Debutant's Test Fifty vs England Goes Viral

17.02.2024 - 04:49 sports.ndtv.com

Sarfaraz Khan on Thursday made his India debut during the third Test of the five-match series against England in Rajkot. A prolific run-getter in Indian domestic cricket, Sarfaraz got his Test cap from former captain Anil Kumble with his teary-eyed father, Naushad Khan, and wife looking on from a close distance.

The batter made the most of the opportunity with his 48-ball fifty to take the attack to the opposition bowlers and shine on a day of centuries by skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.

Sarfaraz reached his fifty after a dominant show against the spinners and raised the bat to his family and the applauding dressing room.

His wife's reaction as the batter raced to his half-century is now going viral on social media. Watch it here: pic.twitter.com/861Cht9Xdu Sarfaraz, often criticised for being overweight, has been knocking on the selectors doors for more than three years while scoring in the domestic Ranji Trophy and has a first-class average of over 69 in 45 matches and a best of 301 not out.

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Rohit Sharma made a DRS error during England's first innings vs India in the Dharamsala Test. On the fifth ball of the 26th over, England opener Zak Crawley missed a glance shot on the bowling of India spinner Kuldeep Yadav. The ball hit wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel and lobbed towards the leg side where Sarfaraz Khan showed good reflexes to grab it before it could fall on the ground. What followed was a massive appeal from India, especially Sarfaraz. The ground umpires were unconvinced but Sarfaraz was sure about a wicket there. However, Jurel thought otherwise and that saw Rohit turning down the request for Sarfaraz for a DRS.

"Isko Toh Kuch Bhi Daal": Rohit Sharma's Remark Caught On Stump Mic, Goes Viral - Watch

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is well known for his one-liners on the field and on multiple occasions, his comments have gone viral after they were caught on the stump mic. A similar incident happened on Day 1 of the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Tuesday as his comment left fans in splits. As Jonny Bairstow came out to bat during England's first innings, Rohit was having a conversation with a teammate about England batters not preferring off-side shots. In true Rohit fashion, the India skipper quipped - "Isko Toh Kuch Bhi Daal (Bowl whatever you want to him)". The remark was captured on the stump mic and the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Grand Entry In Helicopter For Dharamsala Test Goes Viral

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma arrived in style for the Dharamsala Test against England starting Thursday as he landed at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in a helicopter. The rest of the team had already arrived on Sunday, but Rohit joined them on Tuesday and he also attended an event with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in Bilaspur and played cricket with his fans. The fifth Test match between India and England is a dead rubber as the Rohit-led side has already taken an unassailable 3-1 lead over the visitors thanks to a brilliant victory in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

Big Debut For India In Dharamsala Test Against England? Report Makes Massive Revelation

Devdutt Padikkal is likely to make his debut for the Indian cricket team in the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala starting March 7, according to Hindustan Times. The report claimed that with KL Rahul ruled out due to injury and Rajat Patidar not scoring runs in the past couple of matches, the team management is all set to include the left-handed batter in the playing XI. It also quoted a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source who said that the team management also want to have a look at Padikkal as it is the last international game for Team India ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Takes Acrobatic Catch In Ranchi Test. Celebration Is Viral

Sarfaraz Khan pulled off an acrobatic catch and then followed it with a celebration that has gone viral on Day 3 of the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday. During England's second innings, Tom Hartley decided to attack Kuldeep Yadav and he slammed a delivery straight towards deep mid-on. The connection was not that great and Sarfaraz had to dive forward and complete a challenging catch. The youngster was extremely pleased with his effort and after completing the tough catch, he turned towards the crowd and blew a kiss in the air.

"Hero Nahi Banne Ka" - Rohit Sharma Schools Sarfaraz Khan For This Reason - Watch

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma schooled youngster Sarfaraz Khan for not wearing a helmet while fielding at silly point on Day 3 of the fourth Test match against England in Ranchi on Sunday. With Shoaib Bashir at the crease, Rohit wanted Sarfaraz to field at silly point to put pressure on the batter but the fielder took his position without a helmet. Rohit was quick to point out that he cannot field at such a dangerous position without a helmet as he said - "Aye bhai, hero nahi banne ka (hey brother, don't be a hero here)". The 12th man soon gave Sarfaraz a helmet as play resumed.