“Sarfaraz Khan never flew kites, never hung out with friends” - Father reveals son's strict regime since childhood

Sarfaraz Khan made his international debut in the India vs England 3rd Test in Rajkot. His father Naushad Khan was pleased after his son achieved his dream of playing for India. After Sarfaraz Khan‘s Test debut, his father opened up about his strict regime since his childhood.

Sarfaraz Khan also scored a wonderful knock in the 1st innings of India vs England 3rd Test. He scored 62 runs in the match. He was en route to his century and looking in good form. However, a miscommunication with Ravindra Jadeja resulted in his run-out.

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Sarfaraz Khan never flew kites or hung out with his friends in childhood: Father Naushad Khan

After Sarfaraz Khan got his Test cap, he hugged his father and showed him his cap. Naushad Khan was emotional after his son’s achievement. While speaking on Aaj Tak, he revealed his son’s strict routine since his childhood. He revealed that his son never flew kites or hung out with his friends and was always committed to his practice.

“It was my dream that what I could not do, he will. It felt like I wore the Test cap through him. He has been in a tight regime since his childhood. He has never flown kites or hung out with his friends. He used to wake up early in the morning and go to practice. Later he would return home in the evening and practice again. When he received the cap, it felt worth it, Naushad Khan said.

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Revealed! Why Sarfaraz Khan wears no.97 jersey in Tests

Sarfaraz Khan has chosen no 97 as his Test jersey. His father revealed that it implies his name as 9 and 7 means ‘Nau’ and ‘Shaat’ in Hindi.

“I am playing Test cricket through him. He wears my name on his back 9 and 7, which is Nau-Saat, my name – Naushad. I am happy as both coach and father.” he further added.

Sarfaraz Khan hit the headlines last year when he struck three consecutive centuries in the Ranji Trophy for his Team Mumbai. However, he could not get a national call last year. Recently, he showed superb form in India A vs England Lions matches.

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Sarfaraz Khan replaced KL Rahul in playing 11

As a result, he got a chance to be part of the India vs England Test series. Notably, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul’s ouster helped him to grab a place in Team India’s squad. Due to KL Rahul’s ouster in 2nd Test, Khan got a chance to make his Test debut. Other than Sarfaraz, Dhruv Jurel is another batter who made his Test debut in India vs England 3rd Test.

Although Sarfaraz is a wicketkeeper-batsman, he did not take the gloves in the match. Dhruv Jurel is the wicketkeeper for the team in the Rajkot Test. Earlier, Rajat Patidar made his Test debut in the 2nd Test. However, he got out cheaply in the match in both innings, hitting 32 and 9.