India Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Sarfaraz Khan, which was abandoned from the Indian test team for the England Tour, responded by the commanding 76-century in a two-day warm-up game between the test group and India in Beckenham before the first test match in Headley. 27 -year -old Batsman in Mumbai, who faced more exclusion from the National Test Party, showed his tab fitness with 15 four and two sixs than he retired to give opportunities to other Batsmen. This century follows its impressive knocking 92 against England Lions in Canterbury at the beginning of this month, which further emphasizes its consistent performance in English conditions. The decision to exclude Sarfaraz from the test group, announced last month, caused discussions on selection criteria, especially due to its recent performance and home record. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed his concerns about Sarfaraz’s exclusion and said:
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Chopra further elaborated in the situation of Sarfaraz: “In England, Australia and South Africa, you haven’t disappointed yet, but you didn’t give him a chance. It’s not a good story. The recent Sarfaraz cricket path in October 2024 includes significant shifts 150 against New Zealand in Bengalur, followed by only three other games on the red ball in front of a six -month break from the format. Quiz: Who is the IPL player? Chopra challenged the logic of the selection: “If you think it can run, and therefore it was chosen for India for India, then played it in the Indian test team. What was wrong? The selection committee, led by Ayit Agarkar chairman, decided to do the Sarfaraz veteran Karun Nair and quoted team management decisions. Agarkar explained to the selection decision: “Sometimes you just have to make good decisions. Sarfaraz, I know he got 100 in the first test (VS New Zealand) and then didn’t run. Sometimes it is a team’s decision. The warm -up performance in Beckenham serves as the latest statement of Sarfaraz to national selectors and continues to pressure to include in the test group through consistent performance at different levels.
