Witness Sarfaraz Khan's incredible journey from a first-innings duck to scoring his maiden Test century against New Zealand! Let's dive into the cricketing drama, shall we?
In a remarkable turn of events during the ongoing Test series between India and New Zealand, Sarfaraz Khan, who was initially feeling the heat after a disappointing first-innings duck, majestically bounced back with his maiden Test century on Day 4. Playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sarfaraz's crucial knock helped India breach the elusive 250-run mark and considerably reduced New Zealand's first-innings lead. The fans erupted with joy and disbelief as the young cricketer showed resilience and skill, transforming from the 'crisis man' to a hero in just a matter of hours.
Known for his ability to thrive under pressure, Sarfaraz received praise from cricketing legend Anil Kumble who stated that New Zealand's bowlers looked utterly clueless against Sarfaraz and fellow teammate Rishabh Pant during India's second innings. This dynamic duo was instrumental in steering India towards a competitive total, effectively shaking off the disappointment of their first outing. The camaraderie both on and off the field was palpable, reminiscent of the joyful days when Sarfaraz and Virat Kohli shared moments in earlier IPL seasons with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
As history has it, only a handful of Indians have achieved the feat of scoring a Test century at the No. 4 spot, with Sarfaraz now joining the ranks of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli – an achievement worth celebrating! His performance on this significant day not only highlighted Sarfaraz's talent but also pointed to the credit being given to the current skipper Rohit Sharma for fostering an environment where young players can express themselves freely. It’s a new era for Indian cricket, and Sarfaraz is undoubtedly a shining star.
But wait, it's not just Sarfaraz who had a memorable day; the Indian team’s bowling lineup also showed its prowess, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah each securing crucial wickets to restrict New Zealand’s score. With this exhilarating match now in the books, cricket fans are left wondering if this rising star will continue to dazzle in future matches. One thing’s for sure, Sarfaraz Khan is not just a name to remember but a thrilling tale waiting to be written in cricket history! Did you know Sarfaraz made his Test debut earlier this year against England, proving that with hard work and perseverance, even a duck can turn into a century? Let's hope his bat keeps speaking louder than ever!
Sarfaraz Khan's knock saw India steer past 250-run mark and reduce the first-innings lead to less than 100 after New Zealand posted 406 on Day 3 of the ...
Anil Kumble criticised New Zealand's tactics in India's second innings, saying that Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan made them appear clueless. | Crickit.
Sarfaraz Khan scored his first international hundred during the opening Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on ...
After a fiery display on Day 3, he is looking to get India that competitive total in the 2nd innings by building onto his fiery knock alongside Rishabh ...
Sarfaraz Khan hit his maiden Test hundred on Day 4 of the 1st Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru. He led India's charge and took the team out ...
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah plucked a wicket each while Ravindra Jadeja dismissed two as New Zealand slipped to 233/7. Though the lead had swelled to 187 ...
26-year-old Sarfaraz Khan made his Test debut earlier this year in a match against England in Rajkot.
IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan is only the seventh Indian No. 4 to score a Test hundred this century, joining an elite list comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli, ...
Anil Kumble felt that the New Zealand bowlers missed the trick against Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan, despite their experience of facing them in IPL.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on Sarfaraz Khan after his maiden Test hundred helped India come out of the doldrums against New Zealand ...
Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan's maiden Test century on day four of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru propelled India to narrow the visitors' ...
India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan, who once shared a memorable IPL moment in 2015 as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammates, ...
Calling it Rohit Sharma's era, Tiwary said the Indian captain deserves a lot of credit for giving freedom to players like Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant.
India continued their extraordinary turnaround in opening Test against New Zealand with Sarfaraz Khan striking his maiden Test hundred to take India to ...
Kohli will take no further batting part in this match. It's all up to Sarfaraz now, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant | Crickit.
Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant narrowly avoided a run-out during India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand.
Cricket News: Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan achieved a rare feat in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand by scoring both a duck and a 150-plus score in ...
A bit surprised by Tom Latham's gesture, Sarfaraz Khan turned towards the New Zealand skipper and greeted him. | Crickit.
Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable maiden Test century against New Zealand in Bengaluru highlights his talent and determination. Overcoming challenges and fitness ...
Coming off a first-innings duck, he carried India from a deficit of 251 to to a lead of 52 by the time he was dismissed for 150.
Suryakumar Yadav shares what he had told Sarfaraz when he was not picked by selectors, and how he never doubted the talent and hard work would go ...
Suryakumar Yadav says, "His body type might make him look fat but if you ask him to bat 450 balls, score double hundred, triple hundred, daddy hundred, ...
After scoring his maiden century for India against New Zealand in the Bengaluru Test, batter Sarfaraz Khan on Saturday said that it was an amazing feeling ...
Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Sarfaraz Khan's stellar 150-run knock during India's first Test against New Zealand, emphasizing that the young batter's performance ...
Sarfaraz said it was decided that they won't go for quick runs while batting with Pant but the excitement of getting to his maiden Test century got to him.
Sarfaraz Khan suggested that New Zealand might find it challenging to chase the modest target of 107 runs on the final day at Chinnaswamy Stadium, ...
Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan's first Test century and his 177-run stand with Rishabh Pant helped boost India's second innings total against New Zealand in ...
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway came out to bat but only four balls were bowled and no runs were scored before bad light forced the players off, ...
Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan, after years of consistent domestic performance, finally shines in international cricket, overcoming critics and injuries to ...
Sarfaraz Khan has been in red-hot form these days and is all set to be part of India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia.
India vs New Zealand: Sarfaraz Khan earned a well-deserved standing ovation from both the crowd and the Indian dressing room after Tim Southee brought an ...
India vs New Zealand: Sarfaraz Khan cherished a dream day in Bengaluru on October 19. The batter scored his maiden century and enjoyed a terrific ...
"When someone like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma pat your back and say that you have done well, it is obviously a proud moment," Khan said,