I worked hard and spent more time on the ground, reveals Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfraz scored 605 runs across three innings between two dismissals and ended the season with a 177-run innings against Madhya Pradesh. Sarfaraz stated that he had to come back to Mumbai to make a career as Uttar Pradesh didn’t lend him many opportunities and it is a proud feeling for him to be able to play for the state he originally belongs to.

"I had practiced more and really hard. I worked hard and spent more time on the ground, I was not getting opportunities. I was waiting for an opportunity. I was waiting for my time to come, My dad said so I went. I thought I had to come back to Mumbai to make a career. I don't think of what happened in the past. I think of the present and what to do the next day. It's a proud feeling to play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy," revealed Khan, reported Times of India.

Even though the 41-time champions failed to reach the quarterfinals, Khan said that they played well in the latter stages and that was a positive sign for the team. He further expressed that he is not thinking about the national call-up. 

"It happens in sports. We played well in the latter stages that is a positive sign and team atmosphere was good. Whenever I get a chance, I have to do well not only in the IPL. I am not thinking of a national call-up, I am thinking of today. Everyone wants to play for India but for that you need to work hard," Khan expressed.