Former Indian cricketer Muhammad Kaif hailed the remarkable tenacity of the young Indian tendency Sarfaraz Khan Reflecting on his roller-coaster ride since he was recently overlooked for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Kaif’s bold statement came after Sarfaraz made a strong statement to the Indian selectors, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir with his outstanding performance in the ongoing competition. Iran Cup 2024.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Iran Cup double ton sends a clear message to selectors amid Test snub
Sarfaraz Khan representing Mumbai in the ongoing Irani Cup 2024 against Rest of India scored 222* runs to take his team to 537 in the first innings.
His batting was nothing short of devastating as he punished the rest of India mercilessly. Sarfaraz Khan’s remarkable knock included 286 balls that included 25 boundaries and four powerful sixes, which meant that 124 of his 222 runs came purely from boundaries.
The youngster appeared to be venting his frustration at being left out of the opposition’s Test squad. With this incredible knock, Sarfaraz etched his name in the record books as he became the first Mumbai player to score a double hundred in the Irani Cup.
He also joined the elite group of double centurions like Wasim Jaffer, Ravi Shastri, Praveen Amre and Yashasvi Jaiswal who have earned their bravery for the rest of India in the Irani Cup. His batting brilliance stunned many, including Mohammad Kaif.
Known for his talent and never-say-die attitude, Sarfaraz Khan, known for his talent and never-say-die attitude, has faced challenges throughout his career such as a difficult childhood, constant criticism of his fitna and a failed career. with Uttar Pradesh (UP).
India is lucky to have Sarfaraz on the bench: Kaif
However, each setback made him more determined to come back stronger and Kaif believes that despite the obstacles, Sarfaraz Khan’s consistency in the domestic circuit shows how lucky India is to have such a talented player waiting in the wings.
His stunning double century in the Irani Trophy reminded everyone of the untapped potential India has in Sarfaraz and Kaif added that the Mumbai batsman’s presence in the reserve is a sign of his depth and talent. Indian cricket team is blessed with
Muhammad Kaif wrote in X: “Sarfaraz Khan has been through a lot in life. Difficult childhood, criticism over fitness, failed transition to UP, but he bounced back every time. The Iranian hypocrisy shows that India is lucky to have him on the bench.”
Here is Kaif’s tribute to Khan:
Sarfaraz Khan has been through a lot in life. A tough childhood, criticism about fitness, a failed move to UP, but he bounces back every time. The Iranian duplicitous India is showing that they are lucky to have him on the bench.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 3, 2024
It will be interesting to see if Sarfaraz Khan gets another chance to don the Indian jersey, especially as Team India faces a packed test schedule this year. India is all set to host New Zealand in a three-match Test series on October 16.
They recently won the Test series at home against Bangladesh 2-0. Mumbai’s demise for KL Rahul in the Bangladesh Test series went unnoticed, but the Karnataka star also failed to feature in the recently concluded two-match Test series at home.
