Sarfaraz Khan’s journey to Team India starting eleven has been nothing short of a struggle for him. The wicketkeeper-batter had to wait a little longer than other in order to finally get his hands on the famous Indian cap. Sarfaraz Khan making his Test debut was followed by an immense wave of happiness for his family as well and brought up a lot of positive changes in his life as an Indian cricketer.
A Historical win 💪🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/XrOx0hEYIN
— sarfaraz khan (@sarfarazkhan977) March 9, 2024
Sarfaraz Khan made an immediate impact during his debut Test series. He showcased impressive performances that caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts. Despite waiting longer than some of his peers for his maiden Test cap, the 26-year-old displayed fearless cricket, registering three consecutive fifties in India’s notable 4-1 victory over England.
When asked about his increased follower count before and after his Test debut took place, Sarfaraz Khan said “For the last 4 years, it was 600-700 followers on Instagram. Suddenly, after playing for India, it has become 1.5 million. It’s good.”
He was one of the five debutants who represented India in this historic Test series, which was led by captain Rohit Sharma.
Sarfaraz Khan On Social Media
Known for his active presence on social media, Sarfaraz kept his fans engaged by sharing glimpses from the camp. He even shared memes created by his followers during the Test series.
The first day of Test cricket was an emotional moment for Sarfaraz, as he was accompanied by his father Naushad and wife in Rajkot. Sarfaraz presented his Test cap to his father, who was visibly moved to tears while blessing his son. Despite the emotional atmosphere, Sarfaraz displayed composure and became only the third Indian batsman to score twin fifties in his Test debut.
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