Pic of Sarfaraz Khan’s reaction in dressing room after run out on debut goes viral

In a heart-wrenching moment during the first day of the 3rd Test between India and England in Rajkot, debutant Team India batter Sarfaraz Khan found himself in a moment of despair. With a promising start, Sarfaraz’s debut innings took a sorrowful twist. A call for a swift single by Jadeja, who was batting at 99, led Sarfaraz to advance, but a sudden change of mind left him stranded mid-pitch.

A precise throw by Mark Wood sealed Sarfaraz’s fate, leaving him short of the crease and agonizingly run out. The dressing room witnessed a crestfallen Sarfaraz, his hands resting atop his head, reflecting the bitter end to what promised to be a memorable innings.

In the thrilling Test match, India opted to bat first post winning the toss. Their batting lineup faced an early collapse, struggling at 33/3 within the first hour. However, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja orchestrated a remarkable rescue mission, stitching together a formidable 204-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Rohit displayed grit until a moment of impatience saw him depart for 131 runs off 196 balls, succumbing to a short delivery from Mark Wood in the final session. The newcomer, Sarfaraz Khan, made a striking debut, exhibiting remarkable rhythm and notching a rapid half-century off just 48 balls, a record for an Indian debutant. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding with Jadeja led to his dismissal at 62 off 66 balls, marking a bittersweet debut.

‘Sarfu, really proud of you, the way you have come through’ – Anil Kumble

Sarfaraz Khan, after toiling in the domestic circuit, earned his first India call-up ahead of the Vizag Test. Despite his selection, he remained on the bench as Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul handled the middle order. However, in the Rajkot Test, due to certain middle-order absences, he finally got his chance. The legendary Anil Kumble, former Indian leg-spinner, presented Sarfaraz Khan with his Test cap on Thursday morning before the commencement of the third Test against England.

“Sarfu, really proud of you, the way you have come through. I am sure your dad and family will be extremely proud of what you have been able to achieve. I know you have done all the hard work, there were some disappointments but despite that, all the runs you’ve scored through the domestic season, well done to you. And I am sure you’ll have lots of wonderful memories today. It’s the start of a long career, only 310 people have played before you. All the best.,” Anil Kumble could be heard as saying in a video posted by BCCI.

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