Sarfaraz Khan - players.bio

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story With Rohit Sharma Simply Can't Be Missed

One of the most promising batters in India's domestic circuit, Sarfaraz Khan was finally rewarded for his years of hard work, getting his maiden India cap for the third Test against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity, scoring a quick-fire half-century, playing an important role in taking India's first innings total to 445 runs. As India took a commanding lead of over 300 runs at the end of Day 3 in the Rajkot Test, Sarfaraz took to Instagram to share a beautiful story with skipper Rohit Sharma.

"Averaging 77": Dinesh Karthik Bats For Sarfaraz Khan-Like India Call-Up For Domestic Star

After years of toiling in the domestic circuit, batter Sarfaraz Khan was finally rewarded with an India Test cap ahead of the ongoing third game against England in Rajkot. Despite scoring runs aplenty, Sarfaraz was often ingored by the selectors. However, his moment arrived on Thursday, February 15 as former India captain Anil Kumble handed Sarfaraz his debut cap ahead of toss. In 45 First Class matches, Sarfaraz scored 3,912 runs at an average of 69.85. On debut, Sarafarz hit a quickfire 62 before a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja led to his dismissal.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over 'Declaration Confusion' In Rajkot Test, Players Asked To Return

On Day 4 of the third Test between India and England, a big concussion unfolded in the middle of the pitch as Ben Stokes' men mistook drinks break with the declaration. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan reached their double century and fifty respectively. Though it was a drinks break that saw the players in the field and in the dressing room break from the gameplay, a few including Sarfaraz and Jaiswal mistook the occasion as the declaration. India captain Rohit Sharma had to come to the edge of the dressing room and instruct the players to return.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Ton In Advance, Gesture Wins Internet

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century in as many games during Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal slammed 14 boundaries and 12 sixes and remained unbeaten on 214 as India declared their second innings for 430/4. The 22-year-old, who got retired hurt for 104 ahead of stumps on Day 3, came back to the middle on Day 4 after Shubman Gill's unfortunate dismissal on a score of 91. Jaiswal added another 110 runs during a 172-run unbeaten stand with Sarfaraz Khan, who also notched up his second half-century of the match.

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.

Why Does Sarfaraz Khan Wear No. 97 Jersey? Father Naushad Reveals Emotional Reason

Sarfaraz Khan had a memorable debut for the Indian cricket team as he scored a fast-paced 62 in the first innings of the third Test vs England. The talented batter from Mumbai reached the 50-run mark in just 48 balls making him the joint-fastest half-centurion debutant for India in the post-Independence era. Sarfaraz Khan's international debut was an emotional moment for the cricketer as well as his family. His father Naushad could be seen wiping his tears as Sarfaraz received the Test cap from Anil Kumble.

India vs England: Fan Accurately Predicts Sarfaraz Khan's Run-Out, Internet Stunned

Debutant Sarfaraz Khan's maiden innings for the Indian cricket team was short-lived as the batter got himself run out after a terrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja on Day 1 of the third Test against England. Sarfaraz scored a stunning 62 runs off 66 balls, striking at a rate of over 90 in his maiden innings for the Indian team. But, the young lad's hopes of converting this start into a triple-digit score were shattered following the miscommunication with Jadeja. However, what is interesting is that a fan had already predicted this on social media.

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.

Contacts

Sarfaraz Khan Sport News

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story With Rohit Sharma Simply Can't Be Missed

"Averaging 77": Dinesh Karthik Bats For Sarfaraz Khan-Like India Call-Up For Domestic Star

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over 'Declaration Confusion' In Rajkot Test, Players Asked To Return

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Ton In Advance, Gesture Wins Internet

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

Why Does Sarfaraz Khan Wear No. 97 Jersey? Father Naushad Reveals Emotional Reason

India vs England: Fan Accurately Predicts Sarfaraz Khan's Run-Out, Internet Stunned

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