# Kaif Questions Sarfaraz Khan’s Dropping, Salutes Recall 2026-08-10T22:01:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mohammad Kaif has questioned India's decision to drop Sarfaraz Khan from the Test side without explanation, Times Now reports. The former cricketer saluted whoever recommended Sarfaraz's recall for the two-match Sri Lanka series, saying performance was never the reason for his exile. Sarfaraz joined the squad on August 10 as an injury replacement for Sai Sudharsan. Sarfaraz last played against New Zealand in November 2024 and has 371 runs in six Tests at an average of 37.10. Kaif suggested he could bat at number six instead of Dhruv Jurel. The first Test begins in Galle on August 15. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: BCCI selection, India cricket team, Mohammad Kaif, Sarfaraz Khan, Sri Lanka tour, Test series Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kaif-questions-sarfaraz-khans-dropping-salutes-recall/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kaif-questions-sarfaraz-khans-dropping-salutes-recall/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.