IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma hugs emotional Sarfaraz Khan’s father in heartwarming gesture

In a heartening display of family support and cricketing dreams realised, Sarfaraz Khan donned the prestigious Test cap for India during the ongoing third Test against England at Rajkot. The young batter, who has toiled in domestic cricket for years, received his maiden Test cap from the esteemed Anil Kumble before the commencement of Day 1’s play.

The induction ceremony witnessed an emotional exchange between Sarfaraz and his father, Mr. Naushad Khan, who has been a steadfast pillar throughout his son’s cricketing journey. Overwhelmed by pride and emotion, Mr. Khan couldn’t contain his tears as he embraced his son, who reciprocated the gesture with equal warmth and gratitude.

The touching moment extended to Sarfaraz’s wife, whose tears spoke volumes about the significance of her husband’s Test debut. Amidst the emotional outpour, India captain, Rohit Sharma, shared a poignant embrace with Sarfaraz’s father, as he hugged him before leaving for the dressing room.

Here’s the moment Rohit hugged Sarfaraz’s father:

Rohit Sharma to captain India in T20 World Cup 2024, confirms Jay Shah

Rohit is set to captain India in the upcoming 2024 men’s T20 World Cup, as announced by BCCI secretary Jay Shah during a media briefing in Rajkot. Shah also confirmed that Rahul Dravid will continue as the head coach of the team leading up to the global tournament. This will mark 36-year-old’s second stint as the leader of India’s T20 World Cup campaign, having previously captained the side in 2022, where India bowed out in the semi-finals against eventual champions England.

Following the T20 World Cup 2022, the India opener was absent from T20I action throughout 2023. However, his return to lead the team against Afghanistan in January 2024 indicated a clear path towards captaining India in the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA and West Indies in June. Shah’s affirmation solidified Rohit’s role as the skipper, and could act as instilling confidence in the team’s preparation and aspirations for the prestigious tournament.

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