Sarfaraz Khan has cemented his place in the test format by scoring a century against New Zealand. He displayed excellent batting in difficult conditions and pulled the team out of trouble.
Sarfaraz Khan shared a very good partnership with Virat Kohli and after Kohli was dismissed, he further strengthened the team’s position by sharing a century stand with Rishabh Pant. He completed his century in the first session on the fourth day of the test match. He is currently batting on 125 runs and Rishabh Pant is supporting him by scoring a half-century at the other end.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Triumph: The Key to India’s Middle-Order Solutions in ODIs?
After Sarfaraz Khan’s brilliant performance in the test format, the selectors now want to try him in other formats as well. The Indian team has been lacking a reliable batsman at number four in the one-day format. The team management is already preparing the team for the Champion Trophy, scheduled to be held in 2025.
Sarfaraz could be selected for this role. He possesses qualities that make him a potential fit for the One-Day format.
- Sarfaraz Khan plays spin bowlers very well. A batsman batting at number four should know how to play spin bowlers well.
- Sarfaraz Khan bats with a positive attitude even in pressure situations. This is the best thing about his batting.
- Sarfaraz has a wide range of shots against different types of bowlers. He can accelerate in the death overs and can also perform well in the middle overs.
This is Sarfaraz’s first century in Test format. Sarfaraz Khan has played four matches so far in which he has scored three half-centuries and one century. By the second session on the fourth day of the Test match, the Indian team has made a strong comeback in the Test match.
Also, read about Kohli and Rohit’s reactions to Sharfarz’s century
