3 reasons why including Sarfaraz Khan in 3rd Test against England is a good decision

After toiling hard in domestic cricket for years, Sarfaraz Khan has finally made his debut for India in Test cricket. It is a special occasion not just for him but for his family as well. The 26-year-old has been the most consistent batter in first-class cricket in the last few years and his selection is a well-deserved reward for him. In this article, we will take a look at 3 reasons why including Sarfaraz in the third Test is a great decision. 

Unparalleled track record

The stats suggest that Sarfaraz should have made his debut much earlier. His run-scoring credentials are unbelievable. In 45 first-class matches, the middle-order batter has scored 3912 runs at a phenomenal average of 69.85. He is only behind Sir Don Bradman and Vijay Merchant in terms of average in first-class cricket (minimum 50 innings). This outstanding track record justifies Sarfaraz’s selection in the playing XI for the third Test. 

Current Form

Form has never been an issue for Sarfaraz in Test cricket. In the last few years, he has never lost his form which reflects the calibre of this player. He is coming at the back of a brilliant run-scoring streak playing for India A side. In his last first-class match, he scored 161 runs against the England Lions which is a testimony to the extraordinary form that he is going through. Team India needs such in-form batters who can put the English team under pressure in a series where many senior players are not available. 

Innovative stroke maker

The biggest advantage of including Sarfaraz in the playing XI is his ability to take on the opposition with fearless stroke-making. He likes to play innovative shots which puts the opposition bowlers in a fix. His ability to change the momentum of the game in the middle phase is something that Team India is desperately looking for after Rishabh Pant’s ouster. Like Pant, he also likes to unsettle the bowlers with his adventurous style and this approach would help India in getting those extra runs in each session. 

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