‘In IPL if you look at his record against good-quality high pace bowling, it’s not that good’, Brad Hogg Talks About Sarfaraz Khan’s Exclusion.

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has offered insights into the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from India’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies next month. Hogg, explained that the middle-order batsman does not align with the team’s current strategy. With Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravindra Jadeja occupying the crucial No. 4, 5, and 6 spots, Sarfaraz Khan’s batting position does not easily fit into the lineup. Additionally, India already possesses wicketkeeping alternatives in the form of KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Brad Hogg said “Sarfaraz Khan has been sensational in the Ranji Trophy. Why is he not in this squad? I know why Sarfaraz Khan wasn’t picked and is not looked out in the India lineup right now at Test level.

”One – he bats in the middle order for his state team that’s five or six. Also, in the IPL if you look at his record against good-quality high pace bowling, it’s not that good. I think this is where the Indian selectors are a little bit shy with Sarfaraz Khan. If he can improve that in the next IPL then I’m sure he’s going to have a long career for India at Test level.”