The demand for his inclusion in the Indian Test team has increased in view of the spectacular performance of Sarfaraz Khan, who created history in the Ranji Trophy. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has also joined this list. He called upon Sarfaraz Khan to be included in the Indian team for the upcoming Test series. Sarfaraz Khan is the third batsman from India to score more than 900 runs in two Ranji seasons.
Right-handed Sarfaraz Khan has done this for two consecutive seasons. Due to his excellent batting, Mumbai managed to reach the final of Ranji Trophy 2021-22. He scored the highest 982 runs in 6 matches this season at an average of 122.75. This includes his 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries.
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says he would be surprised if Sarfaraz Khan is not picked for the next Test series after the Edgbaston Test. Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day, ‘Sarfaraz Khan’s stupendous centuries have put him in the competition for a place in the national team.’
Sunil Gavaskar, 72, says, “At a time when Rahane is out and Pujara has got his last chance to score and retain his place in the team and score a century in Test matches, the door could open for Sarfaraz. He has definitely knocked on the door of Team India. If his name doesn’t figure in the squad for the next Test series, it will be really surprising.
Before Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has also spoken about the inclusion of Sarfaraz Khan in the Indian Test team. Madhya Pradesh middle-order batsman Rajat Patidar also managed to win the confidence of Sunil Gavaskar. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said of him, ‘There are few players like Rajat Patidar, who have consistently performed well.’
Let us tell you, after the rescheduled Test against England, India will play the next series against Australia on their own soil. The Test series to be played between the two countries will be organized after the T20 World Cup. During this a series of 4 test matches will be played. At that time Sarfaraz Khan will also present his claim. Then it has to be seen whether he gets a place in the team or not.