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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

After a long wait, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his India debut on Thursday. The right-handed batter was named in the playing XI of the Rohit Sharma-led side for the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity with a 62-run knock off 66 balls. He batted with positive intent and took the England bowlers to the cleaners with some really good shots. Sarfaraz raced to his fifty in 48 balls before his knock came to a misfortunate end. The batter was run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.

England 290-5 against India at lunch on third day of third test

RAJKOT, India : India, despite spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's absence, claimed three wickets in the morning session to reduce England to 290-5 at lunch on day three of the third test between the sides on Saturday.

Here's Why Indian Players Are Sporting Black Armbands On Day 3 Of 3rd Test vs England

Indian players wore black armbands in the memory of former captain Dattajirao Gaekwad on the third day of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot on Saturday. Dattajirao, who played 11 Tests for India between 1951 and 1962, died on February 13 after remaining hospitalised for 12 days. At 95, he was India's oldest living Test cricketer. Dattajirao was the father of former India batter and coach Aunshuman Gaekwad.

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

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.

Watch: Dhruv Jurel Hits Sachin Tendulkar-esque Upper Cut For Six, Stuns Everyone

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel announced his arrival in Test cricket with a Sachin Tendulkar-esque upper cut to slam Mark Wood for a six. During Day 2 of the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot on Friday, Jurel looked confident in his first ever Test innings and his shot against Wood's 146kmph ripper was a highlight. Wood pitched the delivery short on off-stump but Jurel read it perfectly and played a upper-cut that reminded everyone of Tendulkar. The shot earned him a lot of praise from both experts and fans alike with the video going viral on social media.

Ravindra Jadeja "Sold Him Down The River": Ex-England Star's Take On Sarfaraz Khan Run-Out

Star batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed a stylish 62 off 66 balls on his Test debut for India during the third Test against England in Rajkot. He put on a sparkling show of batting and looked on course to hit a big score but a miscommunication with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the middle cut short his brilliant innings. Sarfaraz was run out by Mark Wood at the non-striker's end. Jadeja played the ball towards mid-on and took a couple of steps before denying Sarfaraz the single. By this time, the debutant was already way out of his crease and a direct hit from Wood caught him well short at non-striker's end.

Can India Replace Ravichandran Ashwin With Another Player? What Does The Rule Book Say?

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin pulled of the squad for the third Test against England, currently being played in Rajkot, due to a family emergency. The latest development came hours after Ashwin took his 500th Test wicket, only the second Indian to do so after the legendary Anil Kumble. While the BCCI initially did not provide the reason behind Ashwin's decision, the board's Vice-President Rajeev Shukla revealed that the player's mother was facing the medical emergency. "Wishing speedy recovery of mother of @ashwinravi99 . He has to rush and leave Rajkot test to Chennai to be with his mother," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Ben Duckett Key As England Aim To Keep India At Bay

India vs England 3rd Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Aiming to keep India under pressure, England will start Day 3 of the third Test in Rajkot at 207 for 2. Centurion Ben Duckett and Joe Root will resume on their respective scores of 133 and 9, respectively.

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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

England 290-5 against India at lunch on third day of third test

Here's Why Indian Players Are Sporting Black Armbands On Day 3 Of 3rd Test vs England

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

Watch: Dhruv Jurel Hits Sachin Tendulkar-esque Upper Cut For Six, Stuns Everyone

Ravindra Jadeja "Sold Him Down The River": Ex-England Star's Take On Sarfaraz Khan Run-Out

Can India Replace Ravichandran Ashwin With Another Player? What Does The Rule Book Say?

India vs England, 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Ben Duckett Key As England Aim To Keep India At Bay