Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan is in line for a Test call after a bountiful Ranji Trophy 2021-22. The youngster hit a scintillating century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final against Madhya Pradesh, as 134 all-out his team for 374 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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It was Sarfaraz’s fourth century this season in India’s premier domestic red-ball competition and he also became the leading run-scorer with over 900 runs. Such has been the impact of his performance that according to a report, the 24-year-old could be picked for the Bangladesh Test to be played later this year.
“It’s impossible to ignore him now.” The Times of India A BCCI source was quoted as saying. “His performance is speaking about his immense potential, and is putting pressure on many in the Indian team. When the selectors will select the Indian team for the Bangladesh Test series, it will be decided. they did well India Last year in South Arica and he is an excellent fielder. ,
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Sarfaraz termed the innings as his ‘best ever’. “This is my best innings so far in Ranji Trophy as it is the final and it happened when the team was in a difficult position. We were losing wickets at regular intervals,” he said after the end of the second day’s play on Thursday.
“My target was that whatever happens, I will not throw my wicket even if it means playing 300 balls. The more balls I play, the bigger my knock will be.”
Sarfaraz was also seen speaking with national selector Sunil Joshi during the day. “Nice to talk to Sunil Joshi sir. He understood that Chandu sir (Chandrakant Pandit) had asked his bowlers to block my sweep shot and they said it was good that I could rotate the strike even if my pet shot was blocked.
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