India launched pacer Mukesh Kumar from the squad earlier than the third Test towards England right here, permitting him to hitch Bengal for his or her Ranji Trophy sport towards Bihar on Friday. The right-armer, who performed the second Test in Visakhapatnam, will be a part of again the Indian squad for the fourth sport, scheduled to be performed in Ranchi from February 23.”Mr Mukesh Kumar has been released from the India squad for the third Test against England in Rajkot, the BCCI said in statement. “He will be a part of his Ranji Trophy workforce, Bengal, for the workforce’s subsequent fixture earlier than linking up with Team India in Ranchi,” it added.
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Mukesh, who was changed by Mohammed Siraj within the enjoying XI for the third Test on Thursday, struggled in Visakhpatnam, with the England batters taking him to the cleaners.The 30-year-old bowled the least variety of overs, registering figures of 0/44 in 7 overs within the first innings and 1/26 in 5 overs within the second essay. His sole wicket was that of England quantity 10 Shoaib Bashir. The Bengal-Bihar Ranji match shall be performed on the Eden Gardens.
Sarfaraz’s heartfelt second in RajkotÂ
Rajkot witnessed touching scenes forward of the India vs England third Test as Sarfaraz Khan, the right-handed batter, was handed his Test cap by the legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble.
The heartfelt second left Sarfaraz’s father and coach, Naushad Khan, overwhelmed with emotion as he watched his son obtain the celebrated cap. Sarfaraz, in flip, sprinted in direction of the boundary rope to share the joyous event together with his father and spouse, who had been watching from the sidelines.
Adorned with a jacket bearing the message ‘cricket is everybody’s sport’, Naushad, visibly moved to tears, embraced Sarfaraz with delight, planting a kiss on the Indian emblem adorning the Test cap. Despite his spouse’s tears of pleasure, Sarfaraz wiped them away, basking within the significance of the second.
Sarfaraz has been a constant performer in home cricket, notably for Mumbai, and not too long ago showcased his prowess with the bat for India ‘A’ towards England Lions. Despite his spectacular run-scoring file, a Test debut had eluded him till now. His maiden call-up got here for the second Test in Visakhapatnam, however the debut alternative went to Rajat Patidar as a consequence of circumstances past Sarfaraz’s management.”
With inputs from businesses
