Sarfaraz Khan First Class Career:
Sarfaraz Khan, who made his international debut on 15th February 2024 in a test match against England in Rajkot, showcased an impressive batting performance. He scored 62 runs in his debut innings before being run out due to a mistaken call by his partner Rabindra Jadeja. Skipper Rohit Sharma was seen unhappy with that run out and threw his cap in anger. Everyone who were watching his innings expected a bigger debut innings since he was playing exceptionally well and had built a much-needed partnership with Rabindra Jadeja after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal.
Sarfaraz Khan got the debut test cap from legendary cricketer Anil Kumble just before the third test match against England in Rajkot.This opportunity came relatively late in his international cricket career, considering his consistent performance in first-class cricket. Sarfaraz Khan began his cricketing journey under the supervision of his father, Mr. Naushad Khan who represented Mumbai in domestic cricket.
Sarfaraz Khan made his first class debut in 2014 and played in the under 19 cricket World Cup in 2014 & 2016. He scored 566 runs in the world cups with an impressive average of 70.75. He played a total of 21 first class matches where he scored 2561 runs at an outstanding average of 106.71. Sarfaraz Khan scored 10 centuries in his first class career and maintained a strike rate of over 70. His highest score in first class cricket stands at an impressive 301 not out.
Because of his consistency, even legendary Sunil Gavaskar questioned the BCCI selectors for not including Sarafaz in men-in-blue squad. Sarfaraz represented Mumbai at the initial stage of his cricket career, and later he switched to Uttar Pradesh after the 2014-15 season due to the suspension by the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) for fudging his age. However, after rectifying the discrepancy and returning to Mumbai Cricket Team in the 2019-20 season, he has consistently impressed experts with his genuine talent. Sarfaraz relentlessly pursued his dreams, showcasing exceptional performance and consistently scoring runs in first class cricket.
First Class Stats :
Total Matches : 21
Total Innings : 32
Runs : 2561
Highest Score : 301*
Average : 106.71
Strike Rate : 72.78
100s : 10
50s : 6
Sarfaraz Khan became the youngest cricketer to play in the IPL in 2015 when he was picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He grabbed everyone’s attention in his debut IPL season with his innovative shot selection, notably scoring 45 runs off 21 deliveries against the Rajasthan Royals. His performance even led to the RCB skipper, Virat Kohli, bowing in front of him. After playing for RCB from 2015-2018, he was picked by Punjab Kings in 2019. Subsequently, in 2023, the Delhi Capitals picked him at his base price to boost their middle order.
IPL Career :
Total Matches : 50
Total Innings : 37
Runs : 585
Highest Score : 67
Average : 22.5
Strike Rate : 130.58
100s : 0
50s : 1
Sarfaraz Khan did not do well in the IPL, except 2-3 innings in his first IPL season. However, his performance in first class cricket grabbed attention of the selectors. Despite not getting selected for Team India, he continuously performed well in domestic cricket.
He got the opportunity in Men in Blue because of injuries of regular middle order batters Shreyas Ayar and KL Rahul. In his international debut, he played well against England and scored 62 runs off 66 deliveries including 9 fours and 1 six, displaying confidence against the world-class bowlers. Experts believe that he deserves more opportunities in India’s test squad since he has the potential to be a top class batter in the toughest format of the game.
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