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Sarfaraz Khan inclusion no guarantee for playing XI
Sarfaraz Khan has been named in the Indian squad as a replacement for injured batter Sai Sudharsan, but that does not guarantee him a place in the playing XI, reports NDTV Sports.…
The Story in Brief
Sarfaraz Khan has been named in the Indian squad as a replacement for injured batter Sai Sudharsan, but that does not guarantee him a place in the playing XI, reports NDTV Sports. The decision lies with head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, who will weigh the team balance. Sarfaraz, a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket, has had limited chances in Test cricket so far. His inclusion in the squad has sparked debate among fans, but the team management may opt for a different combination depending on pitch and opposition.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around Sarfaraz Khan's place in the XI feeds a familiar narrative: that a domestic giant is being unfairly sidelined for 'brand' players. But Gambhir and Gill have a squad to balance, not just one batsman. Sarfaraz's Ranji record is stellar, but his Test outings so far have been modest. The question isn't whether he deserves a spot, it's whether his middle-order game fits the team's current strategy against England's attack. Watch whether the team management picks him over a like-for-like replacement or a bowling all-rounder.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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