Everyone knows, I don’t have support in life, says emotional Sarfaraz Khan
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan expressed frustration over his inconsistent selection for the national Test team despite strong domestic performances. He addressed concerns regarding his fitness and his ability to perform in non-Indian conditions.
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The story highlights the ongoing tension between domestic performance metrics and national team selection criteria in professional cricket.
Sarfaraz Khan is a bitter man. After playing 6 Test matches for India where he scored a hundred and 3 fifties and averaged 37.10, he finds himself in and out of the Indian Test team.The middle-order batter was given a call-up to join the squad for the Test tour of Sri Lanka, but didn’t get a game. Subsequently, he wasn’t picked for Test matches against New Zealand or the three A matches there.“I didn’t even know I would get a call for the Sri Lanka tour. Then, I came back to play for Mumbai. I am not able to understand anything (about the future),” an emotional Sarfaraz told reporters at the Brabourne stadium on Monday. “I am just playing. Whenever and wherever I get a chance to play, I play. If I am called for higher honours, I will go.
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