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Kaif Questions Sarfaraz Khan’s Dropping, Salutes Recall
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Kaif's remarks feed a familiar refrain that selectors act without reason. But dropping a player after a poor run or for tactical reasons is standard. The real test now is whether Sarfaraz converts his recall into runs on spin-friendly Sri Lankan pitches. If he fails, the same 'unfairly dropped' narrative will flip. Will he deliver when it matters most?
Source: timesnownews.com
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