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.
Former England player David Lloyd felt that it was Jadeja's mistake that led to the miscommunication.
"He's (Ravindra Jadeja) sold him down the river. The young lad is going for the single. Jadeja sets off, then sends him back. He (Rohit Sharma) doesn't like it, but it's brilliant from Wood," said Lloyd on talkSPORT 2's live commentary.
The incident took place on the fifth ball of the 82nd over of the Indian innings. Jadeja, batting at the score of 99, had gone into a shell and drove to mid-on before calling for a single. But realising that a fielder was approaching, he turned down the call but by then Sarfaraz was too far away from the crease.
Sarfaraz looked disappointed on the run-out and captain Rohit Sharma was seen throwing his cap in frustration in the dressing room.
The youngster was asked about the incident during the press conference following the day's play in Rajkot, and he appeared unconcerned.
"There was a little miscommunication. This is part of the game. Sometimes there is a run-out, sometimes there is a run, and sometimes there is not. So all this goes on. He (Jadeja) said that there was a little
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