Sachin Tendulkar posts incredible message for 'talented youngsters' Rachin Ravindra, Sarfaraz Khan after Bengaluru Test heroics

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on young cricketers Rachin Ravindra and Sarfaraz Khan following their impressive centuries in the Bengaluru Test match. Sachin Tendulkar took to his official social media handle to congratulate Rachin Ravindra and Sarfaraz Khan for their heroics.

Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden century in India's second innings of the ongoing match. He played a crucial role in India's fightback on Friday, October 18. The batter continued his sensational batting form on the fourth day. He received appreciation from fans, former cricketers, and experts for his knock.

What An Occasion To Score Your First Test Century - Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said that cricket has a unique ability to link players to their roots. Sachin highlighted Ravindra’s connection to Bengaluru, where his family originates. The former cricketer said that Sarfaraz scored his maiden international century when the team needed it most.

“Cricket has a way of connecting us to our roots. Rachin Ravindra seems to have a special connection with Bengaluru, where his family hails from! Another century to his name. And Sarfaraz Khan, what an occasion to score your first Test century, when India needed it most! Exciting times ahead for both these talented youngsters,” Tendulkar wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Cricket has a way of connecting us to our roots. Rachin Ravindra seems to have a special connection with Bengaluru, where his family hails from! Another century to his name.

And Sarfaraz Khan, what an occasion to score your first Test century, when India needed it most!… pic.twitter.com/ER8IN5xFA5

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 19, 2024

Rachin Ravindra Became the First Kiwi Batter To Score a Test Century Since 2012

Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter to score a Test century in India since 2012. He scored 134 off 157 balls, including 13 fours and four sixes, as New Zealand posted a total of 402 runs in the first innings. The visiting team took a massive lead of 356 runs after bowling out India for 46 runs.

Sarfaraz Khan showcased his brilliance with his maiden Test hundred on the fourth day of the rain-affected match. New Zealand has struggled to trouble the batter in the second innings. India was at 344-3 before the lunch break on Day 4. He was dismissed by Tim Southee after scoring 150 runs off 195 balls.

A Hundred That Is Straight Out Of His Dreams - Harsha Bhogle On Sarfaraz Khan

Veteran Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle praised Sarfaraz Khan for his century, describing it as a "dream" performance. He said that this century reflects the remarkable journey of the middle-order batter. Bhogle said that he enjoyed watching Sarfaraz's impressive innings in the ongoing match.

"A hundred that is straight out of his dreams. He is cheeky, he is impish but he is very smart and this is a century for Sarfaraz that is the outcome of an extraordinary life while still so young. Absolutely enjoyed watching it," Harsha Bhogle tweeted.

A hundred that is straight out of his dreams. He is cheeky, he is impish but he is very smart and this is a century for Sarfaraz that is the outcome of an extraordinary life while still so young. Absolutely enjoyed watching it

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 19, 2024

The duo put on a 177-run stand for the fourth wicket on the fourth day. India is looking to post a mammoth total in their second innings against New Zealand, who last won a Test match in India in 1988. The Rohit Sharma-led team would want to bat till the end of the day and add as many runs as possible.

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