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.

After the day's play, Sarfaraz got a surprise call from his brother Musheer Khan, who was part of India's Under-19 World Cup team that finished as runner-up at the 2024 edition in South Africa. 

Sarfaraz: Musheer! Greetings Brother... How are you?

Musheer: I am fine, brother. Well played.

Sarfaraz: Thank you. Was I playing well?

Musheer: Number 1 brother. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Sarfaraz: You will also represent India one day. Look at this (shows his India cap).

Musheer: I got a little worried...

Sarfaraz: When I played the sweep shot? The field was up.

Musheer: When you top-edged the ball playing a shot to Joe Root. I was watching and the moment I saw the ball had passed the fielder, I knew it was safe.

Sarfaraz: Alright brother! I will call you once I get to my hotel room.

Watch the conversation here:

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India were all out for 445 in their first innings on the second day of the third Test against England in Rajkot on Friday.

Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (112) struck fine hundreds while debutant Sarfaraz Khan made a promising start to his Test career