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On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand here even though head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen to give the former, a long rope. With India looking to bounce back from the eight-wicket thrashing at Bengaluru in the opening Test, focus will be on the team combination with Washington Sundar being added to the squad. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are both aiming to shake off injury concerns for the match starting Thursday.

After 150 vs New Zealand, More Good News For Sarfaraz Khan. Images Says It All

Sarafaraz Khan was in his elements during the first India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru. With his team in precarious situation, Sarfaraz stepped up and scored his first Test ton. With every match, the Mumbai batter is growing in confidence. After his latest century, it is expected that he will get a longer rope in the playing XI. Though India lost the match, there was some good news for the Khan household as Sarfaraz welcomed his baby boy.

"More Prodigious Than His Waistline": Sunil Gavaskar's 'Slim' Take On Sarfaraz Khan

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sarfaraz Khan for his attacking 150 in the recent first Test against New Zealand, adding that his batting returns were even more remarkable than his waistline. After bagging a duck in the first innings, where India were bowled out for 46, Sarfaraz was at the forefront of India's second innings total of 462 through an attacking 150 – his maiden Test hundred - laced with 18 fours and three sixes. He wowed cricket fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium through his cheeky and unorthodox shots, especially through the square region in the off-side. "Sarfaraz Khan has been denied a place in the Indian team for some years now, despite scoring runs by the hundreds in domestic cricket."

BCCI Sent 'Injustice For Sarfaraz Khan' Warning By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Once Shubman Gill Is..."

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali wants Team India to drop star batter KL Rahul from the Test side once Shubman Gill is fit enough to play again. Gill missed the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, which India lost by 8 wickets on Sunday, due to a stiff neck. India roped Sarfaraz Khan to replace Gill in the XI, and the Mumbai batter hit his maiden Test century, slamming 150 in the second innings to make the most of the opportunity.

How Rishabh Pant's Chef Is Helping Sarfaraz Khan Get Fitter - Suryakumar Yadav Makes Big Revelation

Indian cricket team batter Sarfaraz Khan has enjoyed a brilliant run of form in the recent past and his performances has made him a favourite among both fans and experts. However, question continue on his fitness and several experts have opined that it can prove to be a reason why he can end up losing his spot in the playing XI. However, Suryakumar Yadav revealed in an interview with Indian Express that Sarfaraz is currently working with a chef, suggested by Rishabh Pant, to get fitter ahead of the Test series against Australia.

"Knew Rishabh Pant Was In Pain": Sarfaraz Khan On Viral 'Mix-Up' Moment During 1st Test vs New Zealand

Sarfaraz Khan delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, scoring his first Test century (150) and leading India's remarkable recovery in the first Test against New Zealand. With the hosts setting a modest 107-run target, Sarfaraz expressed confidence that early wickets on a deteriorating pitch could turn the match in India's favour. “It felt really good to score a century for my country, fulfilling a childhood dream,” Sarfaraz told reporters at the end of the day's play on Saturday. “It won't be easy for New Zealand. The pitch has its challenges; the ball is moving and cutting unpredictably, and there will be turn. If we can get breakthroughs early tomorrow, they might find themselves in a similar spot as we did,” he added.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Smashes Huge 107m Six, Ball Lands On Top Of Stadium Roof

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant missed out on his century by a solitary run in the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pant was batting on 99 when Kiwi pacer William O'Rourke denied him a century with a delivery from around the wicket that took the inside edge of the bat and rattled the stumps. Pant came out to bat amid concerns over his fitness, having been stretched off the ground on Day 2. He did not take the field on Day 3 as Dhruv Jurel kept the wickets once again.

"Felt Amazing": Sarfaraz Khan After Smashing Maiden Test Century For India In Bengaluru Test

After scoring his maiden century for India against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, batter Sarfaraz Khan on Saturday said that it was an amazing feeling for him to score his first ton for the country. Sarfaraz Khan played a 150-run knock from 195 balls at a strike rate of 76.92. He smashed 18 fours and 3 sixes during his time on the crease. He was unlucky in the 85th over of India's second inning when Tim Southee removed him from the crease.

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On Sarfaraz Khan vs KL Rahul Question, India Coach's Blunt "No Point Sugarcoating" Remark

After 150 vs New Zealand, More Good News For Sarfaraz Khan. Images Says It All

"More Prodigious Than His Waistline": Sunil Gavaskar's 'Slim' Take On Sarfaraz Khan

BCCI Sent 'Injustice For Sarfaraz Khan' Warning By Ex-Pakistan Star: "Once Shubman Gill Is..."

How Rishabh Pant's Chef Is Helping Sarfaraz Khan Get Fitter - Suryakumar Yadav Makes Big Revelation

"Knew Rishabh Pant Was In Pain": Sarfaraz Khan On Viral 'Mix-Up' Moment During 1st Test vs New Zealand

Watch: Rishabh Pant Smashes Huge 107m Six, Ball Lands On Top Of Stadium Roof

"Felt Amazing": Sarfaraz Khan After Smashing Maiden Test Century For India In Bengaluru Test