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Sarfaraz Khan, the newest addition to Team India, gearing🦹 up🦹 for his debut on the international stage has recently named the cricketer whom he admired the most.
Cricketing maestros: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam and Joe Root
In the ever-evolving realm of cricket, the Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stand as a dynamic duo, casting a spell of on-field brilliance that resonates with fans across the globe. Pakistan, too, contributes their unique essence through the gifted Babar Azam, a batting virtuoso renowned for sculpting innings with unparalleled finesse. England‘s maestro Joe Root,🦹 not just a skilled batter but also a champion cricketer in his o🎉wn form, adds a layer of richness to the cricketing narrative, captivating hearts on a global scale. These luminaries, beyond showcasing extraordinary skills, craft a compelling story within the captivating drama of cricket, solidifying their roles as pivotal figures in this magnificent spectacle.
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Sarfaraz Khan discloses his favourite cricketer name
In a recent interview with Sports Yaari, the Mumbai star, Sarfaraz showered praise on the Indian captain, highlighting Rohit’s famous pull shots. The 26-year-old also shared that he and his teammates frequently discussed Rohit’s remarkable achievement of scoring three double-centuries in ODIs. Notably, Rohit stands as the sole player globally with more than one double century in the 50-over format, a testament to his exceptional batting prowess.
“Rohit Sharma is my favourite player – he has got very good pull shots, even in my dressing room, everyone talks about the 3 double hundreds of Rohit,” Sarfaraz said.
Sarfaraz’s potential debut: A chance to shine against England
After years of dedicated toil in the domestic circuit, Sarfaraz has finally received his maiden call-up for the upcoming second Test in the ongoing five-match series against England. This opportunity arose following the unfortunate injuries to key players, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul, who were ru💮led out due to hamstring and right quadriceps injuries, respectiv🔯ely.
The Indian selectors responded by including Sarfaraz, along with left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar and all-rounder Washington Sundar, in the squad. With Kohli also unavailable, the stage is set for Sarfaraz to potentially make his debut in th🐬e absence of these key p൩layers.
