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Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been called up to India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan. The 28-year-old posted a picture…
The Story in Brief
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been called up to India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan. The 28-year-old posted a picture in the team jersey with his father after the news. Sudharsan suffered a toe injury during the India A tour and is recovering in Bengaluru.
Sarfaraz has played six Tests for India, scoring 372 runs, with his last appearance in Mumbai against New Zealand in 2024. He was in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but did not play. India, currently fifth on the WTC points table, face sixth-placed Sri Lanka in Galle from August 15, followed by the second Test in Colombo.
The Indian Opinion
Selection debates often swing between two extremes: either the consistently impressive domestic cricketer is being unfairly overlooked, or the system is too slow to change. Sarfaraz Khan has already played six Tests and scored 372 runs, so he is hardly a fresh face being ignored. The real narrative to watch is whether he can seize this chance and convert starts into big scores. The pressure is on: India lie fifth in the WTC table and need wins. Watch how he handles spin on Sri Lankan tracks in the two Tests starting August 15.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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