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Sarfaraz Khan recalled to India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, replacing Sai Sudharsan who is ruled out with a stress reaction in his right toe. The…
The Story in Brief
Sarfaraz Khan has been added to India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, replacing Sai Sudharsan who is ruled out with a stress reaction in his right toe. The BCCI announced the change on Sunday, with Sarfaraz set to join the team in Colombo before the first Test in Galle from August 15.
Sarfaraz last played a Test in November 2024 and was omitted from the squad after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss. Despite a first-class average of 64.73 from 62 matches, he has played only six Tests. He may face competition from Devdutt Padikkal, who performed well in the team's warm-up game.
The Indian Opinion
Sarfaraz Khan's recall is welcome but not a panacea. His first-class numbers are stellar, yet his six Tests have not yielded a fifty. The narrative that he was unfairly ignored overlooks that selection is about more than domestic runs, form, fitness, and team balance matter. Padikkal's impressive warm-up innings complicates the batting order. The first Test in Galle will show whether the think-tank opts for domestic weight or recent impetus.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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