Fans celebrate as Sarfaraz Khan earns maiden India call-up for the 2nd Test against England

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In a strategic move, the Mumbai batter, Sarfaraz Khan, has been included in India’s 17-player squad for the upcoming second Test against England. The uncapped cricketer earned his place alongside Washington Sundar and Sourabh Kumar, filling the void left by the injuries to senior players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul.

Sarfaraz Khan’s stellar show for India A

Sarfaraz earned his maiden India call-up following an impressive performance against the England Lions in the second 4-day unofficial Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The young prodigy’s exceptional innings, amassing 161 runs off 160 balls, garnished with 18 fours and 5 sixes, earned him the coveted Player of the Match title. India A emerged victorious by an innings and 16 runs.

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Sarfaraz’s impressive first-class record

With an illustrious first-class record boasting 3912 runs from 45 matches, averaging an impressive 69.85 and a strike-rate of 70.48, Sarfaraz brings a wealth of experience and flair. His cricketing prowess is underscored by 14 centuries and 11 half-centuries, making him a formidable addition to the squad. The batter’s dominance was evident in his top-scoring feat in the Ranji Trophy 2022 season, amassing 982 runs, coupled with a commendable 928 runs in the 2019/20 season.

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India seeks redemption against England

The second Test between India and England is slated to begin on Friday, February 2, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Following a 28-run defeat in the series opener on January 28 in Hyderabad, India aim for a comeback in the five-match Test series.

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