Sarfaraz Khan Fulfills Promise Made To Family After Brother Musheer's Accident

Run-machine Sarfaraz Khan had made a promise to his Mumbai teammates and his family after his younger brother Musheer was ruled out of the Irani Cup match against Rest of India, following a road accident: score a double hundred. Known to amass big scores, Sarfaraz kept his word with a magnificent knock of 222 to guide Mumbai to a mammoth 537 all out on the third day of their match, even as Musheer was recovering from the accident he suffered while travelling to the city for the game along with his father Naushad Khan.

"Yes, it has been an emotional week for me. I had promised my family and teammates that if I am set, I will score 200 — a hundred for me and hundred for my brother (Musheer)," Sarfaraz told reporters at the end of day's play.

"If he (Musheer) had played in the match, abbu (father) would have been prouder. Unfortunately, he met with an accident. So, I thought I must somehow score a double ton in this match." Sarfaraz, 26, said he has spoken to his brother who is seven years younger to the man who is once again knocking on the national selectors' doors.

"Yeah, I spoke with him. He is fine but will take two-three months to recover," said Sarfaraz, who struck a half-century against England in the Dharamsala Test in March.

Sarfaraz became the first player to score an Irani Cup double hundred for Mumbai.

His 15th first-class century will certainly dispel all doubts about his slot as a reserve middle-order batter for the remainder of the Test season (8 games).

Asked about his penchant for making big scores, Sarfaraz said, "I'm known to play big knocks. I feel good doing things I'm known for. Mumbai also needed me to bat long," he said.

"It's a big opportunity for us to win the Irani Cup after a long time. Back of