Young batsman Sarfaraz Khan was not selected for India’s squad against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, which ended in 2–2 draws. However, the right -handed batsman is still in the news for his continuous performance for Mumbai in the ongoing Buchi Babu Invitational tournament.
Sarfaraz lost about 17 kg in just two months, attracting wide attention on social media. He launched the Buchi Babu Invitational tournament with an unbeaten 138 against TNCA XI on 18 August, which included ten fours and six sixes in the Gojan College ground, and gave his good form in the following match.
Sarfaraj Khan smashed century for Mumbai on Chennai track
On August 26, Sarfaraz Khan was the only warrior for Mumbai on a difficult batting track at MRF Pachaipas Ground in Chennai. The right -handed batsman went to number 5 when his team was in trouble at 84 for 4. He competed against the opposition bowlers from Ball 1, who was to take control of the innings.
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Khan reached the trace of triple-tanks only in 99 delivery. He brought it away from Ishant Bhardwaj from six. Sarfaraz raised his helmet to accept his partner at the dressing room and the other end.
The knock ended at 111 with 112 balls, including nine borders and five sixes. No other Mumbai batsman managed to score a half -century in the top order. Partha Vats finally rejected Khan in the innings.
Sarfaraz Khan pushed the case for Test recall over the centuries
Sarfaraz Khan fought through cramps to complete his centenary against Haryana. He scored hundreds of runs back-to-back with his aggressive mindset, refused to determine the conditions to the bowlers.
Sarfaraz’s form has carried forward its case for a Test recall, especially on 2 October with a set of India for a busy home season against the West Indies. Sarfaraz is now in controversy for the role of number 3 spots and a middle-order, Karun Nair and Sai have failed to take maximum advantage of their opportunity with Sudarshan.
The 27-year-old batsman sent a hint to chief selector Ajit Agkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir, which would have to decide whether his form would be rewarded with a place in India’s Red-Ball team.
Sarfaraz Khan has mixed outing in his international career
Sarfaraz Khan has so far done mixed outing in his international career. He was part of India’s Test Squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, which India lost 1-3, but did not make a single match during the series.
He scored 150 runs against New Zealand in Bengaluru, but scored only 21 runs in the next four innings on the spin-friendly track in Pune and Mumbai.
However, Sarfaraz showed his talent in India in a setup, scoring 92 in an informal test against Lions of England. He has scored 371 runs in an average 11 tests of 37.10, including a century and three fifties.
Even after the performance of his impressive India, the selectors did not remember him for the main squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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