indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan He had a memorable Test debut as he was able to score 62 runs off 66 balls on Day 1 of the 3rd IND vs ENG Test match. Sarfaraz smashed 9 fours and 1 six during his stay at the crease. The Indian captain handed over the Test cap to Sarfaraz and shared an emotional moment with his father after the cap was handed over to her.
Apart from making a brilliant debut, Sarfaraz Khan had another surprise in store after the end of play on Day 1. Sarfaraz received a call from his younger brother. Musheer Khanwho was part of the Indian U19 team in the recently concluded 2024 World Cup.
Watch: Sarfaraz Khan gets a surprise after memorable Test debut
BCCI uploaded the video of the same under its official name ‘X’ and captioned the post, “Surprise! Surprise! A special phone call “After a memorable test debut!”
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A special phone call 📱 after a memorable test debut!#TeamIndia | #INVENGE | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/QcAFa5If9o
-BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2024
During the chat with his brother Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz asked him about the way he played on Day 1. Musheer replied that he enjoyed batting throughout the day. Sarfaraz also showed his Test cap to Musheer and stated that one day he too will represent India. Sarfaraz also revealed that whenever he has problems during his batting, he watches Musheer play as both brothers have the same style of play.
Here is a transcript of the conversation:
Sarfaraz: Greetings brother, how are you?
Musheer: I’m good brother, well played.
Sarfaraz: Thank you and how is everything going? Was I playing well? good
Musheer: Well played brother, I really enjoyed it.
Sarfaraz: You will also represent India one day.
Musheer: I was a little worried.
Sarfaraz: When I played sweep shots
Musheer: When you hit the ball while playing the shot to Joe Root
Sarfaraz: “The field was up”
Musheer: I was watching and the moment the ball passed the defender, I knew it was safe
Sarfaraz: I will call once I reach my hotel room
On the sidelines of the conversation, Sarfaraz Khan said that it was a very pleasant surprise to talk to his brother. He added that he felt good talking to his brother and added that half of his family is in Rajkot while the rest is in Mumbai. In the end, Sarfaraz said that today was quite a memorable and important day in his life.
Talking about Musheer Khan, the batsman was the second highest run-scorer of the U19 World Cup 2024. Musheer scored a total of 360 runs in seven games at an average of 60.00. Musheer also picked seven wickets with the ball and showed that he has a lot of talent to break into the Indian team.
On the other hand, Sarfaraz Khan was also a member of the Indian U-19 team in 2014 and showcased his talent on the world stage by playing unorthodox shots. Sarfaraz is known for playing the sweep and scoop and puts the opposing player under pressure due to his playing style.
Sarfaraz Khan will look to play the same way he did in the first innings while batting in the second.
