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Mayank Agarwal To Lead Rest Of India In Irani Cup vs Madhya Pradesh, Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out | Cricket News
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Mayank Agarwal To Lead Rest Of India In Irani Cup vs Madhya Pradesh, Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out | Cricket News

[ad_1] Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal will lead the Rest of India (ROI) team against Madhya Pradesh in the Irani Cup, which will be commencing from 1st of March at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior. Agarwal has been rewarded for being the leading run-scorer of the recently-concluded Ranji Trophy season where he scored 990 runs in 13 innings, with a highest score of 249. Agarwal last featured for India in March 2022 in a Test against Sri Lanka and has since failed to secure his place on the national side. The right-hander is eyeing a comeback after a stellar Ranji season.Sarfaraz Khan was unavailable for selection owing to a hairline fracture on his left little finger. The All-India Senior Selection Committee named Baba Indrajith as his replacement for the tournament. The Mumbai...
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Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out Of Irani Cup After Finger Injury, Ishant Sharma Looks Out Of Sorts | Cricket News
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Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out Of Irani Cup After Finger Injury, Ishant Sharma Looks Out Of Sorts | Cricket News

[ad_1] Prolific Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has sustained a left index finger injury at the Delhi Capitals camp and has been ruled out of the Irani Cup, in which he was to represent Rest of India. Sarfaraz skipped the practice match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The Irani Cup will start in Gwalior in two days' time. Owing to the injury, Sarfaraz was wearing a protective fibre cast on the finger and didn't bat or field during the day. However, he was helping his teammates with energy drinks. Sarfaraz's Mumbai teammate, Prithvi Shaw was at his blazing best during the practice game as he hit some delightful strokes all around the park in the presence of mentor Sourav Ganguly and assistant coach Praveen Amre.Shaw, however, left the ground after the batting session and rushed to the airport to t...
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“He Is Not Caring About…”: R Ashwin’s Strong Statement On Sarfaraz Khan’s Selection Debate | Cricket News
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“He Is Not Caring About…”: R Ashwin’s Strong Statement On Sarfaraz Khan’s Selection Debate | Cricket News

[ad_1] After India's squad for the first two Tests against Australia was announced, there was a lot of furore as Sarfaraz Khan's name was missing. The Mumbai batter has so far scored over 550 runs in Ranji Trophy and is averaging over 90. "He is certainly on our radar. In due course, he will get his due. While picking the team, we have to consider things like composition and balance," Sridharan Sharath, BCCI selector, had said.Now, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has spoken about Sarfaraz Khan's terrific form."Where do I begin about this batsma? Sarfaraz Khan. There is so much debate on whether he should get selected or not. But he is not caring about selection, guys. In the 2019-20 season, he scored 900 runs. In the 2020-21 season, another 900 runs," Ashwin said."This season, he has s...
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On Sarfaraz Khan’s Absence, BCCI Selector Finally Breaks Silence | Cricket News
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On Sarfaraz Khan’s Absence, BCCI Selector Finally Breaks Silence | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Sarfaraz Khan© TwitterArguably the most in-form batter in the domestic cricket spectrum at the moment, Safaraz Khan's case has been a curious one. Despite being relentless with the bat, Sarfaraz only remains 'in the scheme of things' but still too far away from a spot in India's Test squad. When India's squad for the first two Tests against Australia was named, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav were picked but the 'run-machine' Sarfaraz was snubbed. As the Indian cricketing fraternity continues to wonder about the reason behind the batter's absence, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selector has broken his silence on the matter.In a with Sportstar, National selector, Sridharan Sharath touched upon the topic of Sarfaraz's absence as he was quizzed about t...
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“He Had To Wait, But…”: Sarfaraz Khan On Suryakumar Yadav Making It Big For Indian Cricket Team | Cricket News
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“He Had To Wait, But…”: Sarfaraz Khan On Suryakumar Yadav Making It Big For Indian Cricket Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Khan was snubbed for a place in India squad for first 2 Tests vs Australia© TwitterWhen Sarfaraz Khan was not named in the Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia, there was a huge furore on social media. Even cricket greats like Sunil Gavaskar slammed the Chetan Sharma-led All India Selection Committee for ignoring batter Sarfaraz, who is going through a purple patch in the domestic circuit. "He is not staying off the field when he is scoring hundreds, he is back on the field again. All that tells you that the man is fit for cricket. If you are looking for only slim and trim guys, then you might as well go to a fashion show and pick some models and then give them a bat and ball in their hand and then include them. You have cricketers in all shapes and size...
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“There Are Many With More Kgs”: Ex-India Star Silences Critics Questioning Sarfaraz Khan’s Weight | Cricket News
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“There Are Many With More Kgs”: Ex-India Star Silences Critics Questioning Sarfaraz Khan’s Weight | Cricket News

[ad_1] An absolute superstar in the Indian domestic spectrum, Sarfaraz Khan smashed yet another Ranji Trophy hundred as he came out to bat for Mumbai against Delhi. Despite being denied an opportunity to represent India in Test cricket, Sarfaraz continues to keep his chin up and work towards making becoming a capped international. However, seeing Sarfaraz reach the triple-digit score again, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad took to Twitter and slammed selectors for overlooking the middle-order batter despite his consistent performances in First-Class cricket.One of the biggest talking regarding Sarfaraz's non-selection has been his body weight. However, Prasad feels the batter is absolutely 'fit' to play for India. In terms of his weight, the former pacer is of the opinion that there a...
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Sarfaraz Khan Pays Tribute To Sidhu Moosewala After Impressive Ranji Trophy Ton. Watch | Cricket News
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Sarfaraz Khan Pays Tribute To Sidhu Moosewala After Impressive Ranji Trophy Ton. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Khan has been the subject of several debates lately with calls for his inclusion to the Indian cricket team growing stronger with every passing day. The cricketer from Mumbai has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in the past few months and he continued his purple patch with yet another century against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy encounter on Tuesday. Sarfaraz celebrated the feat by paying tribute to late singer Sidhu Moosewala by imitating his signature gesture of doing a thigh-five and pointing a finger towards the sky.Hundred and counting! 💯Yet another impressive knock from Sarfaraz Khan 👏👏Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/sV1If1IQmA#RanjiTrophy | #DELvMUM | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/GIRosM7l14— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 17, 2023Sarfaraz has celebr...
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Sarfaraz Khan Scores Century In Ranji Trophy After Australia Test Snub. Twitter Reacts | Cricket News
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Sarfaraz Khan Scores Century In Ranji Trophy After Australia Test Snub. Twitter Reacts | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sarfaraz Khan celebrates his century vs Delhi in Ranji Trophy on Tuesday.© TwitterDespite not getting a place in the 17-member Indian squad for the first two Tests of the four-match series against Australia, there is no stopping Sarfaraz Khan. The right-handed batter, who has consistently scored runs in the domestic circuit over the past few years, scored a century for Mumbai against Delhi in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group B game between the sides at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The star batter hit 125 off 155 balls with the help of 16 fours and four sixes as his knock helped Mumbai post 293 runs before the side was bundled out.Fans on social media lauded Sarfaraz khan for his century, while some also lashed out at the selection committee for leaving him out for the first two Aust...
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“You’ll Get Opportunity In…” Sarfaraz Khan Reveals What Selector Told Him During Ranji Trophy Final | Cricket News
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“You’ll Get Opportunity In…” Sarfaraz Khan Reveals What Selector Told Him During Ranji Trophy Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] The BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and two Tests against Australia, where batter Suryakumar Yadav earned the elusive call-up in the longest format. The announcement came as yet another disappointment for batter Sarafaraz Khan, who again got overlooked by the selectors, despite having a blistering run in domestic cricket. In the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy, the 32-year-old cricketer scored 982 runs at an average of 122.75 with four centuries and two half-centuries. His highest score was 275.In a recent interview with the Times of India, Sarfaraz revealed that he had met the selectors during the 2021-22 final match of the Ranji Trophy, where they had asked him to "be ready" for a Team India call-up for the Bangladesh series."During the R...
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“I Will Not Go Under Depression”: Sarfaraz Khan Vows To Keep Moving Despite India Snub | Cricket News
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“I Will Not Go Under Depression”: Sarfaraz Khan Vows To Keep Moving Despite India Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of the finest performers in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz Ahmed has found it tough to break into the Indian team. As the India squad for the first two Tests against Australia was announced, Sarfaraz was understandably upset to not see his name on the roster. Despite the chatter around his inclusion, as well as his glorious record in First Class cricket, getting the selectors' nod has been tough for the man who plays for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. But, despite the repeated disappointments, Sarfaraz has vowed to not fall into "depression" and keep moving.In a chat with Indian Express, Sarfaraz admitted that he keeps hearing people talking about him deserving a chance to play in the Indian team. Even on social media, many fans have sympathised with him over his situation."Everywher...
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