India vs England 3rd test: India skipper Rohit Sharma shared an emotional experience with Sarfaraz Khan’s family ahead of India’s third Test against England.
Sarfaraz Khan’s father, Naushad, was overcome with emotion as his son received his Test cap from the great Anil Kumble prior to the commencement of India’s third Test against England in Rajkot on Thursday. He was accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Romana. Both of them were on the sidelines at the cap presentation ceremony at Nirajan Shah Stadium prior to the toss. As soon as it was completed, Sarfaraz dashed towards his father and wife to show them his most valued item.
They were unable to contain their feelings. Tears started streaming. Warm embraces and prayers were exchanged. Following this, India captain Rohit Sharma agreed to meet Sarfaraz’s family. Everyone is aware of what Naushad and his family have done to turn Sarfaraz and his brother Musheer into cricketers.
“Aap ne jo kia hai ye sabko maloom hai (What you have done for Sarfaraz is known to everyone),” Rohit informed Naushad as he shook hands before changing for the toss.
The Indian captain also praised Sarfaraz’s wife, Romana. And as he was ready to enter the dressing room, Naushad made an urgent appeal. “Sir, dhyan rakhna (Please take care of him),” he pleaded, placing his palm on his chest. “bilkul bilkul (Of course, of course),” Rohit responded.
Sarfaraz made the most of his 48-ball fifty, taking the attack to the opposing bowlers and shining on a day when skipper Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (110 not out) both scored centuries.
“I felt really happy,” Sarfaraz told reporters.
“Coming to the ground for the first time and receiving the cap in front of my father. “I was six years old when he started my cricket career,” the 26-year-old remarked.
Sarfaraz walked out to bat after Rohit’s departure and, after a shaky start, regained his rhythm with boundaries that entertained the audience.
He turned 50 after a dominating performance against the spinners and hoisted the bat to his family and the clapping dressing room.
I was padded for about four hours. I kept thinking that I’ve had a lot of patience in my life, and there’s no harm in having more.”
“After I went in, was nervous for first few balls but I have practised and worked so hard that everything went well.”
Sarfaraz was eventually run out due to a mix-up with Jadeja, but his innings pleased the opposition camp.
