“I thought I wouldn’t come”- Sarfaraz Khan’s father reveals Suryakumar Yadav’s message made him to go Rajkot to watch his son debut.
Sarfaraz Khan’s monumental Test debut in Rajkot has been the talk of the town since yesterday. Initially hesitant to witness his son’s historic moment, Naushad Khan, Sarfaraz’s father, found himself swayed by a heartfelt message from Suryakumar Yadav. Sarfaraz’s maiden Test match against England at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium on February 15 was a poignant affair, with emotions running high as Anil Kumble bestowed him with his Test cap, leaving Naushad visibly moved.
Sarfaraz lived up to his promise on his debut, delivering a spectacular performance by scoring a fearless 62 runs from just 66 balls. His innings, embellished with nine boundaries and a six, captivated the audience in attendance. Naushad expressed his gratitude towards Suryakumar for persuading him to attend this momentous occasion. Deeply touched by Suryakumar’s words, Naushad hastily arranged his travel to Rajkot, unable to contain his overwhelming emotions. He also shared Suryakumar’s heartfelt message, highlighting the significance of the bond between players and their families in the world of cricket.
Sarfaraz Khan father told โInitially, I thought I wouldn’t come as that would put Sarfaraz in some kind of pressure, and apart from that I also had a bit of a cold. But Surya’s message almost made me melt. After this message from Surya, I couldn’t stop myself from coming. Just took a pill and came here yesterday.โ
Here is the video of emotional moment between Sarfaraz Khan an his father.