(Watch) Sarfaraz Khan’s father and wife gets emotional after receiving Test Ca, IND vs ENG 3rd Test.
After a prolonged anticipation, Sarfaraz Khan, the Mumbai batter, finally marked his Test debut. Anil Kumble, the renowned legend, bestowed the 25-year-old with his maiden Test cap amidst the team’s huddle preceding the 3rd Test clash between India and England in Rajkot on Thursday, February 15.
During the cap presentation ceremony at the Saurashtra Cricket Association in Rajkot, Sarfaraz Khan’s father, Naushad Khan, and Sarfaraz Khan wife were overwhelmed with emotion, his pride evident as tears welled in his eyes. His father stood witness to the historic moment, encapsulating the culmination of his son’s journey to this pinnacle.
Here is the video of Sarfaraz Khan father wife getting emotional.
The Rajkot Test witnessed another debutant for India, as wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel received his maiden Test cap from Dinesh Karthik during the same huddle. Opting to bat after winning the toss, India gained an early advantage, set against the backdrop of what appeared to be a favorable batting pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
The Indian camp exuded a celebratory atmosphere with the inclusion of two debutants, Sarfaraz and Jurel, while bidding farewell to Axar Patel and KS Bharat for this match.
Sarfaraz Khan rose to prominence initially through explosive performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. However, it was in the domestic arena, particularly the Ranji Trophy, where the 26-year-old solidified his reputation as a formidable talent.
His impressive record for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy stands as a testament to his skill, amassing 3912 runs in 45 first-class matches at an astounding average of 69.85. During this period, he recorded 14 centuries and 11 half-centuries, showcasing remarkable consistency. Additionally, his commendable performances for the India A side against the England Lions further underlined his prowess.
Sarfaraz demonstrated his mettle with a fifty in the first unofficial Test, followed by a remarkable 161 in the second encounter, contributing significantly to India A’s series victory of 2-0.
However, his journey to the senior team was not devoid of challenges. Initially sidelined as India opted for Rajat Patidar in the Vizag Test due to injuries to KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz had to bide his time. Yet, the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Rahul for the Rajkot Test ultimately paved the way for his long-awaited opportunity, bringing an end to his patiently endured wait.