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"One Love": Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story Goes Viral After Test Snub

Sarfaraz Khan has established himself as a top contender for a spot in the India's Test squad thanks to impressive performances on the domestic circuit. Sarfaraz scored 556 runs in six games at an average of 92.66 in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy campaign with the help of three centuries. In the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy season, he had 982 runs at an average of 122.75. However, he was once again overlooked for the tour of West Indies as Indian Premier League (IPL) stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad got a chance. The decision was met with a lot of criticism from experts and Sarfaraz's Instagram story has also gone viral.

Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out Of Irani Cup After Finger Injury, Ishant Sharma Looks Out Of Sorts

Prolific Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has sustained a left index finger injury at the Delhi Capitals camp and has been ruled out of the Irani Cup, in which he was to represent Rest of India. Sarfaraz skipped the practice match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The Irani Cup will start in Gwalior in two days' time. Owing to the injury, Sarfaraz was wearing a protective fibre cast on the finger and didn't bat or field during the day. However, he was helping his teammates with energy drinks. Sarfaraz's Mumbai teammate, Prithvi Shaw was at his blazing best during the practice game as he hit some delightful strokes all around the park in the presence of mentor Sourav Ganguly and assistant coach Praveen Amre.

"So, So Proud Of You": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Pic After Batter's Century In Irani Cup

Sarfaraz Khan is one of the most talented budding cricketers coming through the cricket circles of Mumbai. The right-handed batter has time and time again shown that he has a calm head on his shoulders and his talent was once again on display on the first day of the Irani Cup between Saurashtra and Rest Of India. Coming into bat when Rest Of India were 18/3 in the 5th over, Sarfaraz displayed a perfect blend of aggression and caution.

Irani Cup: Saurabh Kumar's All-Round Show Puts Rest Of India In Firm Control

All-rounder Saurabh Kumar hit a strokeful fifty before returning to snap two wickets as Rest of India tightened the noose around Saurashtra on day 2 of the Irani Cup match on Sunday. Saurabh smashed 10 boundaries in his 78-ball 55 and added 71 with Jayant Yadav (37) for the seventh wicket to take ROI close to the 350-mark after Sarfaraz Khan dominated the opening day with a century.

"So, So Proud Of You": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Pic After Batter's Century In Irani Cup

Sarfaraz Khan is one of the most talented budding cricketers coming through the cricket circles of Mumbai. The right-handed batter has time and time again shown that he has a calm head on his shoulders and his talent was once again on display on the first day of the Irani Cup between Saurashtra and Rest Of India. Coming into bat when Rest Of India were 18/3 in the 5th over, Sarfaraz displayed a perfect blend of aggression and caution.

"Will Play For Mumbai Or Quit Cricket": How Sarfaraz Khan Made His Way To The Top With Stellar Showing In Ranji Trophy

Sarfaraz Khan had a brilliant Ranji Trophy season for runners-up Mumbai this time. He was named the 'Man of the Tournament' for his brilliant performance, which saw him score 982 runs for Mumbai. In six games, Sarfaraz tallied close to 1000 runs at an average of 122.75, finishing at the top of the batting charts. Four centuries and two half-centuries were scored by the batter, with the best individual score of 275. At a distant second was Rajat Patidar from Madhya Pradesh, who scored 658 runs in six games at an average of 82.25. Two centuries and five half-centuries came out of his bat, with the individual best score of 142.

Ranji Trophy 2022: Sarfaraz Khan Named 'Player Of The Tournament' After Stellar Season

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was crowned as the 'Man of the Tournament for his brilliant Ranji Trophy 2022 with the bat, which saw him score 982 runs. Madhya Pradesh created history and won their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating favourites Mumbai in the finals by six wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. In six games, Sarfaraz scored 982 runs at an average of 122.75, finishing at the top of the batting charts. Four centuries and two half-centuries were scored by the batter in the season, with the best individual score of 275.

Ranji Trophy Final Centurion Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Century In Sidhu Moosewala Style, Dedicates Ton To Singer

"This hundred is because of my abbu (father), his sacrifices and holding my hand when I could have been down and out," a teary-eyed Sarfaraz Khan choked in front of scribes while dedicating his best century to father and coach Naushad Khan. Those who follow Mumbai cricket closely know how tough Naushad is on his sons Sarfaraz and Mushir (also in Mumbai squad), who don't have a life beyond cricket. So is the dream India call-up on the cards now? His eyes welled up while answering the question after his century lifted Mumbai to 374 against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy final here.

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"One Love": Sarfaraz Khan's Instagram Story Goes Viral After Test Snub

Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out Of Irani Cup After Finger Injury, Ishant Sharma Looks Out Of Sorts

"So, So Proud Of You": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Pic After Batter's Century In Irani Cup

Irani Cup: Saurabh Kumar's All-Round Show Puts Rest Of India In Firm Control

"So, So Proud Of You": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Pic After Batter's Century In Irani Cup

"Will Play For Mumbai Or Quit Cricket": How Sarfaraz Khan Made His Way To The Top With Stellar Showing In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2022: Sarfaraz Khan Named 'Player Of The Tournament' After Stellar Season

Ranji Trophy Final Centurion Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Century In Sidhu Moosewala Style, Dedicates Ton To Singer