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"Ravindra Jadeja The Guilty Party": AB De Villiers' Clear Verdict On Sarfaraz Khan Run Out

Sarfarz Khan's run out mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja made a lot of noise in the third India vs England Test. Sarfaraz Khan was playing a fast-paced innings and looked like going for a big score when the horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja happened. Safaraz Khan had by then scored a 48-ball half-century, the joint fastest to the mark by an India Test debutant in the post-independence era. However, just when it looked like Sarfaraz Khan would go on to put up a big score, he got run out.

"Very Level-Headed And Down-To-Earth Guy": AB De Villiers' Massive Praise For Young India Batter

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers expressed happiness at India batter Sarfaraz Khan finally getting a chance to make debut at international level, calling the youngster a "level-headed" and "down-to-earth" guy. Sarfaraz finally got his much-anticipated Test debut and scored twin half-centuries (62 and 68*) during India's 434-run win against England in third Test at Rajkot. Speaking on his YouTube Channel, de Villiers said he was proud of his ex-Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate. "I have played with this boy before and he is a very level-headed and down-to-earth guy. I am really proud of him. It was great to see his dad blow kisses after Sarfaraz reached fifty and it was heartwarming for me to watch."

"Bhagna Mat Pehle": Run Out On Mind, New Video Shows Sarfaraz Khan's Message To Yashasvi Jaiswal On 199*

The third India vs England Test saw several heroes emerge for the Rohit Sharma-led side as it registered its biggest-ever win (in terms of runs) in the format. While Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century in two matches, debutant Sarfaraz Khan returned with 60-plus scores in both the innings. There were solid shows by veterans like Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma too. However, the first day of the third Test had a much-discussed incident as Sarfaraz Khan was involved in a run out mixup with Ravindra Jadeja.

How Sarfaraz Khan Mastered Spin: 500 Balls Per Day In Nets And A 1600km Car Journey

Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's spinners in just his debut Test was no fluke. It was the culmination of over 15 years of hard work that involved playing 500 deliveries everyday under the watchful eyes of his zealous father Naushad Khan. With two confident half centuries in his debut Test in Rajkot, Sarfaraz has shown that he is here to stay in the Indian team. The 26-year-old got his Test cap after years of toiling in the domestic circuit and also honing his skills at his father's 'Macho Cricket Club'.

"Ye AajKal Ke Bacche": Rohit Sharma's Post For Team India Trio Breaks The Internet

India skipper Rohit Sharma saw the gen-next take charge in the whites as the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel gave important contributions with the bat and in the field to help the team secure a 434-run win against England in the third Test. While the likes of Jaiswal and Sarfaraz orchestrated important partnerships in the middle, Jurel was brilliant behind the stumps, and even inflicted a brilliant run-out.

Rohit Sharma Explains Reason Behind Sarfaraz Khan's Batting Promotion In Rajkot

India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against England as they claimed a marvelous victory in the third Test on Sunday. Rohit Sharma and Co. declared their innings at 430/4, setting a huge target of 557 for England on Day 4. However, the visitors could not even inch closer as they got bundled out for 122 and India registered a thumping win by 434 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was India's hero as he played a brilliant knock of 214 runs. Apart from him, debutant Sarfaraz Khan also impressed everyone, scoring back-to-back fifties.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were the stars with the bat for India on Day 4 of the third Test against England. While Jaiswal brought up his second double century of his Test career, Sarfaraz scored back-to-back fifties to table his case for a longer run in the Indian team. While both players toyed with England bowlers, hitting some exquisite shots, there was also a moment in the middle where Sarfaraz and Jaiswal argued over running a double that even left skipper Rohit Sharma stunned.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4

Chasing a mammoth target of 557, England find themselves in deep trouble on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India in Rajkot. The visitors lost four early wickets with less than 30 runs on the board with Ravindra Jadeja striking twice. Jasprit Bumrah was the other wicket-taker for India while Ben Duckett, who scored 153 in the first innings, got run out for cheap. Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century, India declared their second innings on 430/4, setting England an improbable target of 557 runs.

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"Ravindra Jadeja The Guilty Party": AB De Villiers' Clear Verdict On Sarfaraz Khan Run Out

"Very Level-Headed And Down-To-Earth Guy": AB De Villiers' Massive Praise For Young India Batter

"Bhagna Mat Pehle": Run Out On Mind, New Video Shows Sarfaraz Khan's Message To Yashasvi Jaiswal On 199*

How Sarfaraz Khan Mastered Spin: 500 Balls Per Day In Nets And A 1600km Car Journey

"Ye AajKal Ke Bacche": Rohit Sharma's Post For Team India Trio Breaks The Internet

Rohit Sharma Explains Reason Behind Sarfaraz Khan's Batting Promotion In Rajkot

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4