Though the duo of Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja scored centuries to place India within the driving seat on Day 1 of the third Test in opposition to England, it was the debutant Sarfaraz Khan who remained the largest speaking level. After grinding in home cricket for years, the largest second in Sarfaraz’s profession got here on Thursday as he earned the India cap from the arms of the legendary Anil Kumble. Before the beginning of the match, nevertheless, even India skipper Rohit Sharma had a heartwarming dialog with Sarfaz’s father who was in attendance as his sone realised his dream of representing India. 

In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rohit could possibly be heared congratulating Sarfaraz’s father whereas additionally acknowledging the sacrifices he made to assist his son develop into an expert cricketer. 

“Everyone knows what you have done, how much sacrifices and hard work you have done for Sarfaraz. Many many Congratulations to both of you,” stated Rohit within the video.

A journey that’s all coronary heart

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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2024

Sarfaraz’s father then advised Rohit, “Dhyan rakhana sarfaraz ka sir (Please take care of Sarfaraz sir”). The Indian captain was humble in together with his response as he all the time is saying, “Arrey Bilkul Bilkul (definitely)”.

Sarfaraz’s arduous work got here to fruition when he smashed a trendy 62 of 66 balls whereas coming in at quantity six on his debut. He placed on a glowing present of batting and regarded on target to hit a giant rating.

However, miscommunication with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja within the center reduce quick his good debut innings as he was run out by Mark Wood on the non-striker’s finish. Both the batters construct a partnership of 77 runs.

Sarfaraz was requested in regards to the incident through the press convention following the day’s play in Rajkot, and the batter appeared unconcerned.

“There was a little miscommunication. This is part of the game. Sometimes there is a run-out, sometimes there is a run, and sometimes there is not. So all this goes on. He (Jadeja) said that there was a little miscommunication. And I said that it is okay. It happens. There is nothing big in it,” Sarfaraz stated throughout a post-day press convention.

With ANI inputs