Language - | Go to fashion shows if you want to select only slim and trim guys, Sunil Gavaskar lashes out at selectors Sunil Gavaskar has backed Sarfaraz Khan after his exclusion from the Border Gavaskar Trophy, saying cricketers should be selected for their form and not based on their shape and size. He further added that the yo-yo test can’t be the only criterion and that the youngster is fit enough for the game. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | Border Gavaskar Trophy | Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion abuse to domestic cricket, raves Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad has come down harshly on the Indian selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz Khan for the side's Test squad against Australia, highlighting how the decision sheds a negative light on domestic cricket. He went on to defend the batter's fitness, stating runs are the more important metric. SportsCafe Desk |
| Watch, Ranji Trophy | Amol Muzumdar takes cap off to laud Sarfaraz Khan for another superb century Nothing is better for a cricketer than the moment when his and her coach praises him for playing a brilliant knock with his bat, Sarfaraz Khan witnessed the same level of happiness and joy as Mumbai head coach Amol Muzumdar took his cap off to praise the sensational knock played by the batter. SportsCafe Desk |
| Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Sarfaraz Khan deserved selection over Suryakumar Yadav, feels Aakash Chopra Aakash Chopra has expressed his disagreement with Suryakumar Yadav's selection in the India Test squad for the marquee Test series against Australia, stating Sarfaraz Khan deserved a chance instead. The expert highlighted the latter's average, opining it warranted him being offered the open slot. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Reports | David Warner likely to replace Rishabh Pant as Delhi Capitals captain for IPL 2023, Sarfaraz Khan to keep wickets As per TOI, David Warner would be asked to captain Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who had a serious car accident on December 30. The Capitals team management will approach Warner to take up the role while Sarfaraz Khan is likely to keep the wickets for them. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Twitter reacts after star-studded Mumbai avoid ‘choking’ in SMAT final against Himachal Pradesh Despite chasing a paltry 144 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, Mumbai were on the verge of succumbing to defeat against Himachal Pradesh. However, Sarfaraz Khan’s superb 31-ball 36 ensured to escape embarrassment as they reached the target with three wickets and as many balls to spare. SportsCafe Desk |
 | When it will be in my luck, I will play for India, reflects Sarfaraz Khan Sarfaraz Khan has addressed the speculations of him being a part of the Indian dressing room by placing emphasis on the process rather than the result, stating his dream will come true when the time is right. He went on to discuss his fitness journey and the impact of Virat Kohli’s comments. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Sarfaraz Khan banging on door of Indian Test team In his initial years, Sarfaraz Khan faced a lot of setbacks including his fitness issues and a slump in domestic form. However, he has now bounced back to his prime piling up runs from the last couple of years in first-class cricket and might get a place in the Indian Test team in the future.
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| Reports | Sarfaraz Khan to be selected in the Indian Test squad for Bangladesh series According to a report by the Times of India, Sarfaraz Khan is set to be picked in the Indian team for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in November. Sarfaraz has reaped rewards for consistently performing and accumulating more than 900 runs from the last two seasons in Ranji Trophy.
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| Sarfaraz Khan gets big scores at a great strike rate, states Sanjay Manjrekar Sanjay Manjrekar stated that Sarfaraz Khan gets big scores at a very good strike rate and feels that the batter has it in him to play Test cricket for India. The right-handed batter scored a terrific hundred in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh under pressure. SportsCafe Desk |