Sarfaraz Khan’s unwavering dedication and sustained excellence in first-class cricket has lastly been rewarded, because the 26-year-old receives his maiden call-up to the Indian nationwide workforce for the upcoming second Test in opposition to England in Vizag, commencing on Friday, February 2. With spectacular performances within the Ranji Trophy, India A, and different first-class matches over the previous few years, Sarfaraz has persistently piled on runs, boasting a powerful common of 69.85 in red-ball cricket. There is little question that his call-up is well-deserved, as there isn’t any yet another deserving than him for this chance.
Suryakumar Yadav, Sarfaraz’s teammate from Mumbai, prolonged his greatest needs to Sarfaraz on Instagram, stating, “Maiden India call-up. Utsav ki taiyaarri karo.” (Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul Ruled Out Of 2nd Test; Sarfaraz Khan Finally Gets Maiden India Call Up)
Meanwhile, followers enthusiastically welcomed Sarfaraz into the Indian workforce, expressing their pleasure by memes and movie references following the announcement. Here are a number of the reactions:
Checkout the reactions right here:
Suryakumar Yadav’s Latest Instagram story for Sarfaraz Khan
 Suryakumar Yadav is comfortable for Sarfaraz Khan as he obtained his Maiden India Test call-up. pic.twitter.com/gV49KmD2M7
 Jay Cricket (@Jay_Cricket18) January 29, 2024
Sarfaraz Khan lastly will get his maiden India call-up. All the hardwork within the top notch cricket has lastly paid off, nicely deserved.#INDvsENGpic.twitter.com/GUPPrCVJFK
 Anunay (@AnunayAnand18) January 29, 2024
Sarfaraz Khan’s Record in First Class Cricket:
 Ranji 2019/20 – 928 Runs, 154.7 Average.
 Ranji 2021/22 – 982 Runs, 122.8 Average.
 Ranji 2022/23 – 556 Runs, 92.6 Average.
 For India A 2024 – 186 Runs, 52 Average.His arduous work through the years is now paid off  pic.twitter.com/Nb3qkfGfOZ
 Suhana (@suhana18_) January 29, 2024
If you’re constant eventually you’ll get your reward.
Sarfaraz Khan has been added to the squad after exhibiting exceptional performances persistently in home cricket #INDvENG
 Rohit Jaiswal (@rOHit__Rj) January 29, 2024
Sarfaraz Khan Bhai GILL & IYER ke Muh peh runs marna…..
 Holdin MyGrøinn (@MikamEnyorrmum) January 29, 2024
Long wait
Well deserved, Sarfaraz Khan #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/uKMkalZDFJ
 CricJigyasa (@CricJigyasa) January 29, 2024
Lo aa gaya sarfaraz
Well deserved #SarfarazKhan pic.twitter.com/D8R9B2Vca3
 Siddw15 (@siddw15) January 29, 2024
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday introduced that Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have been dominated out of the second Test match in opposition to England attributable to accidents. The second Test match will begin on February 02 in Vizag. India misplaced the primary Test by 28 runs in Hyderabad on Sunday.
“Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad. Rahul complained of right quadriceps pain. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring the progress of the duo,” the BCCI mentioned in a launch.
Meanwhile, the Men’s Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar to India’s squad. Meanwhile, this was the maiden name for Sarfaraz within the Test squad. (‘One Day We Will Miss Virat Kohli, The Captain’, Ex-IND Cricketer’s Post From 2021 Goes Viral After India Lose 1st Test Vs England)
On the opposite hand, Saransh Jain has been named as a alternative for Washington Sundar within the India A squad for the third and remaining multi-day recreation in opposition to England Lions beginning February 1, 2024, in Ahmedabad. (Jasprit Bumrah Punished By ICC For ‘Inappropriate’ Physical Contact With Ollie Pope During Hyderabad Test)
Avesh Khan will proceed to journey together with his Ranji Trophy workforce, Madhya Pradesh and can be part of the Test squad if required. After dropping the primary Test match, Team India are set to play the second match of the collection on February 2 in Vizag.
India’s up to date Squad for 2nd Test vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar. (With ANI inputs)