Sarfaraz Khan delivers off the pitch after delivering on the pitch in Bengaluru
Published - 22 Oct 2024, 11:33 AM | Updated - 22 Oct 2024, 11:44 AM
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Team India middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan celebrated the arrival of his baby boy just days after his impressive batting in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand. Sarfaraz took Khan to his official Instagram account to share this moment along with his father, Naushad Khan, on Monday, October 21.
It's been an exciting week for Sarfaraz, who scored his maiden international century during the first Test match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The right-handed batter amassed 150 runs in the second innings and earned widespread praise from fans, experts, and former cricketers.
Sarfaraz Khan Announces Birth of Baby Boy
Sarfaraz Khan revealed the news of the birth of his baby boy just two days after scoring his maiden Test century. The 26-year-old cricketer shared photos of himself with his newborn and his father, Naushad Khan.
"IT'S BABY BOY," said Sarfaraz in the first story.
Sarfaraz Khan is blessed with a baby Boy ❤️
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 21, 2024
- Congratulations to Sarfaraz & his wife. pic.twitter.com/3QIQYKvPhX
It is worth mentioning that Sarfaraz Khan married Romana Zahoor on August 6, 2023, in a ceremony held in her hometown in Kashmir.
Sarfaraz worked hard in domestic cricket for several years before making his Test debut for India against England in February. He gave his India cap to his wife and father after receiving it from Anil Kumble in the team huddle, and both were visibly emotional while the batter received his maiden cap.
Aisa Lag Raha Tha Grass Green Nahi Blue Hai - Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan expressed his overwhelming joy about scoring his first international century after the fourth day's play. Speaking with bcci.tv, he described the moment of reaching his hundred as a dream come true, saying it felt like "the grass was blue and not green".
“It felt amazing when I reached my hundred and started to celebrate. Aisa lag raha tha grass green nahi blue hai (It felt like the grass was blue and not green) and I’m in the sky. It was a dream to score a hundred for India. Today I’m happy that it came true,” Sarfaraz told BCCI.
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Sarfaraz Khan to Be Dropped from the Playing XI for the Second Test in Pune?
Sarfaraz celebrated his maiden Test hundred by jumping in the air and removing his helmet. He scored his first international century with a backfoot punch for four off Tim Southee, finishing with 150 runs from 195 balls, including 18 fours and 3 sixes. Sarfaraz was the top scorer for India in the second innings.
The Mumbai batter formed a 177-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Rishabh Pant and also had a 136-run stand with Virat Kohli on the third day. However, the Men in Blue suffered an eight-wicket loss in Bengaluru. The team will aim to bounce back and secure a win in the second Test of the series.
Sarfaraz was included in India's playing XI for the Bengaluru Test after Shubman Gill was sidelined with neck and shoulder pain. He made the most of his opportunity, putting pressure on the selectors to keep him in the squad for the upcoming second Test, which is set to be played in Pune starting on October 24.
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