Batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan deserves a place in India’s Test squad for the next Test series after the England tour. Sarfaraz was in scintillating form in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy season. He finished as the leading run-getter of the season with 982 runs in 6 matches at an astonishing average of 122.75. The 24-year-old scored four centuries and two fifties in the Ranji Trophy 2021-22.
crew India going through a transitional period after Virat Kohli Senior players including Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma lost their place in the team as they stepped down as Test captains. Cheteshwar Pujara was also ruled out of the Test series against Sri Lanka, but he managed to return for the postponed fifth Test in England after his sensational stint with Sussex in county cricket.
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After the England tour, India will host Australia for a four-Test series followed by T20Is World cup. Gavaskar said that Sarfaraz is approaching the selection committee after a tremendous Ranji Trophy season.
“Sarfaraz Khan’s stupendous run of centuries brought him into contention for a place in the national team, where Rahane went and Pujara got one last chance to score and retain his place in the team and went on to score a century in Test matches. went to the door. Can open for Sarfaraz. He has certainly approached the selection committee and it will be a real surprise if his name does not figure in the squad for the next Test series,” wrote Gavaskar in his column for Mid-Day.
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The great batsman further said that Madhya Pradesh batsman Rajat Patidar is also one of those players who are close to getting India’s first call-up. Patidar had memorable performances in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Ranji Trophy. The middle-order batsman scored 658 runs in 6 for MP in the 2021-22 season.
“There are others like Rajat Patidar who have been pretty consistent for him in a successful season. India is fortunate to have the talent that is keeping the seniors on their toes and making sure there is no room for complacency,” said the former India captain.
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