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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Harbhajan Singh suggests Sarfaraz Khan to learn from Karun Nair after India snub
Sarfaraz Khan is a 2024 version of Javed Miandad: Manjrekar. Courtesy: AP Sarfaraz Khan has been dropped for England Tests He last played in home Tests against New Zealand He's continued his good form in tour matches in England Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested Sarfaraz Khan to learn from Karun Nair after his team India snub. Sarfaraz was dropped from the team for the upcoming England Test series set to begin from June 20. However, the 27-year-old has continued his good form as he recently scored 92 in the first unofficial Test against England Lions. Following his team India snub, Harbhajan Singh revealed that he was left shocked after not seeing his name in the squad. However, he urged Sarfaraz to learn from Karun Nair, who made a comeback in the Indian team after seven years on the back of solid performances in the domestic circuit. 'It's very unfortunate... I was a bit shocked not seeing his name in the squad. I'm sure he will come back strong. He has got that will to make a comebackAll I can say is, don't be disheartened, you will get your due, if not today, then at Karun Nair. He scored 300 runs against England and then never got too many opportunities. Now he is back in England with the team,' Harbhajan told PTI. Sarfaraz recently also hammered 101 runs off just 76 balls, laced with 15 fours and two sixes during team India's intra-squad practice. In six Test appearances for India so far, Sarfaraz has amassed 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including a memorable 150 in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last year. The 27-year-old was training hard for the all-important England tour as he even lost ten kg through a strict diet plan. However, much to his dismay, he failed to find a place in the squad despite not playing a single match during the Australia tour. In his place, the selectors have shown faith in Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan, who are yet to make their Test debuts. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has suggested Sarfaraz Khan to learn from Karun Nair after his team India snub. Sarfaraz was dropped from the team for the upcoming England Test series set to begin from June 20. However, the 27-year-old has continued his good form as he recently scored 92 in the first unofficial Test against England Lions. Following his team India snub, Harbhajan Singh revealed that he was left shocked after not seeing his name in the squad. However, he urged Sarfaraz to learn from Karun Nair, who made a comeback in the Indian team after seven years on the back of solid performances in the domestic circuit. 'It's very unfortunate... I was a bit shocked not seeing his name in the squad. I'm sure he will come back strong. He has got that will to make a comebackAll I can say is, don't be disheartened, you will get your due, if not today, then at Karun Nair. He scored 300 runs against England and then never got too many opportunities. Now he is back in England with the team,' Harbhajan told PTI. Sarfaraz recently also hammered 101 runs off just 76 balls, laced with 15 fours and two sixes during team India's intra-squad practice. In six Test appearances for India so far, Sarfaraz has amassed 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including a memorable 150 in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last year. The 27-year-old was training hard for the all-important England tour as he even lost ten kg through a strict diet plan. However, much to his dismay, he failed to find a place in the squad despite not playing a single match during the Australia tour. In his place, the selectors have shown faith in Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan, who are yet to make their Test debuts. Join our WhatsApp Channel
India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
Meet Sheikh Sarfaraz: Boy Who Earned Rs 300 Per Day By Carrying Bricks, Studied During Nights, Cracked NEET With Impressive Score Of...
photoDetails english 2917079 Updated:Jun 17, 2025, 10:34 AM IST NEET UG Exam 1 / 7 Compelled to work as a daily wage labourer to support his family, a young man from West Bengal has overcome all odds to clear the NEET UG 2024 exam, securing an impressive score of 677 out of 720. Supported his family 2 / 7 Sheikh Sarfaraz's journey inspires and deeply moves thousands of aspirants. Coming from a marginalised background, he worked as a labourer during the day and studied at night to chase his dream. The 22-year-old once carried bricks in the morning to support his family, dedicating his nights to studies — a powerful example of determination and resilience. Use to carry 300 to 400 bricks each day 3 / 7 He comes from West Bengal and was born into a marginalised family. His father earns a living as a daily wage labourer. Due to the family's poor financial condition, he also began working — carrying 300 to 400 bricks each day and earning Rs 300 daily to support the household. Studying at night through online classes 4 / 7 After finishing his daily work, Sarfaraz would dedicate his nights to studying through online classes. His dream was to become a doctor, and he worked hard every single day to make that dream a reality. Inspired to join NDA 5 / 7 According to Sarfaraz, his mother played a significant role in his success, often staying up all night by his side while he studied. After completing Class 10, Sarfaraz initially aspired to join the NDA, but due to his family's financial situation, he had to let go of that dream. Covid-19 pandemic 6 / 7 During the Covid-19 pandemic, he received a phone through government support and began attending online classes for his studies. Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College 7 / 7 In 2024, Sarfaraz appeared for his second attempt at the NEET UG exam and achieved success. He secured admission to the prestigious Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College in Kolkata. His journey serves as a powerful inspiration for all aspirants who believe that limited resources can hold them back from achieving their dreams.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Harbhajan Singh tells Sarfaraz Khan 'Look at Karun Nair' as England snub deemed 'unfortunate': 'I was a bit shocked'
When the Indian team for the upcoming England Tour was announced, Sarfaraz Khan's name was a big absence from the squad roster, leaving many fans and experts surprised by the decision. Ahead of the squad announcement, many felt that he had done enough to claim a spot in the squad for the five-match Test series vs England, having made his India debut last year in a home serfies against the same side. In that series, he got half-centuries in both innings of the first Test, and then backed it up with a sensational 150 vs New Zealand at home, when other Indian batters miserably failed. Sarfaraz's ton wasn't enough as India were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home. He was also part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad, but didn't get a chance to play. But for the upcoming England Tests, the BCCI selectors decided to go with the likes of Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, dropping Sarfaraz in the process. Also Read: 'This isn't school cricket, you bloody...': Yuvraj Singh faced the wrath of Steve Waugh, then started swearing Speaking to PTI, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh weighed in on Sarfaraz's exclusion from the squad for the England series, labelling it as 'very unfortunate'. 'It's very unfortunate... I was a bit shocked not seeing his name in the squad. I'm sure he will come back strong. He has got that will to make a comeback…All I can say is, don't be disheartened, you will get your due, if not today, then tomorrow…Look at Karun Nair', he said. 'He scored 300 runs against England and then never got too many opportunities. Now he is back in England with the team,' he further added. The upcoming Test series will see a new generation take over the mantle, with the appointment of Shubman Gill as the new Test skipper. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma announced Test retirements and R Ashwin quitting all formats. The only seniors left from the previous leadership are Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.
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First Post
5 days ago
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Gambhir, BCCI questioned over Sarfaraz's exclusion as batter slams hundred: 'What has he done wrong?'
Questions over Sarfaraz Khan's absence from India's squad for the England Test series intensified after the Mumbai middle-order batter scored 92 as well as 76-ball 101 for India A against England Lions and the Shubman Gill-led Indian team. read more Sarfaraz Khan has scored a century and three fifties in the six Tests that he has played for India so far. Reuters There were quite a few surprises in store when the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee unveiled India's squad for the upcoming Test series against England. While the selectors decided to include some fresh faces including Sai Sudharsan and hand Karun Nair a recall after eight years, the absence of some individuals raised eyebrows. Among the players who have been overlooked for the five-match Test series against England that gets underway four days from now is middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, a domestic run-machine who already has a majestic 150 along with three half-centuries to his name in six Test appearances. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD More recently, Sarfaraz struck 92 for India A in their first unofficial Test against England Lions before smashing a 76-ball 101 in the intra-squad warm-up match against the Shubman Gill-led Indian team that will be facing Ben Stokes' Englishmen. Former India opener Aakash Chopra is among those who sympathise with Sarfaraz and feel the Mumbaikar has the right to feel bad about not getting chances despite making the most of whatever opportunities he's getting at the moment. 'Sarfaraz Khan hasn't done anything wrong thus far. In fact, he hasn't done anything wrong till now. The one match he played, he scored 90-plus runs. He couldn't score a hundred, but he scored runs. After that, you didn't play him in the next match, and he is not part of the Test team,' Chopra said on his YouTube channel. 'He hasn't failed in England, Australia and South Africa thus far, but you haven't given him a chance. It is not a good story. I can understand if you don't have confidence in his technique or playing style, that he might not be able to score runs there, then you have to take a call. Then don't send him with India A also. because you have a pre-conceived notion,' he added. Chopra questions the point of playing Sarfaraz in India A games Chopra also mentioned the fact that Sarfaraz did not get a single opportunity across five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia despite his 150 against the Black Caps at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium before the tour. He added that while Sarfaraz did fail in the subsequent Tests against New Zealand – in Pune and Mumbai – hardly any of the other batters stepped up either. 'If you think he can make runs, and that's why he has been picked for the India A squad, then play him in the India Test team too. What wrong has he done. He made a ton in Bengaluru. Then he failed in two matches, but no one else scored in those matches. He did not even play a single match in Australia, in fact he was not even part of the conversation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'So, in such a scenario, one might think that something wrong is happening with him. What has he done wrong? Maybe, absolutely nothing. But he is not getting a place in the XI. in fact he is not in the scheme of things, which is a little sad, if your name is Sarfaraz Khan,' Chopra added. The Indian team management and selectors have instead backed Nair, who had been dropped from the Test team just months after becoming only the second Indian to score a Test triple century, to shine in the middle-order in the upcoming Test series.
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
‘Why send him to India A if you doubt his game?' – Former Indian cricketer on Sarfaraz Khan's Test snub
India's Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Sarfaraz Khan , who was dropped from India's Test squad for the England tour, responded with a commanding 76-ball century in a two-day warm-up game between the Test squad and India A in Beckenham before the first Test match at Headingley. The 27-year-old Mumbai batsman, who has faced multiple exclusions from the national Test side, showcased his batting prowess with 15 fours and two sixes before being retired out to give opportunities to other batsmen. This century follows his impressive knock of 92 against the England Lions in Canterbury earlier this month, further highlighting his consistent performance in English conditions. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The decision to exclude Sarfaraz from the Test squad, announced last month, has sparked discussions about selection criteria, particularly given his recent performances and domestic record. Former India opener Aakash Chopra expressed his concerns about Sarfaraz's exclusion, stating: "Sarfaraz Khan hasn't done anything wrong thus far. In fact, he hasn't done anything wrong till now. The one match he played, he scored 90-plus runs. He couldn't score a hundred, but he scored runs. After that, you didn't play him in the next match, and he is not part of the Test team." Kuldeep Yadav hints at spin-friendly wicket ahead of England Test series Chopra further elaborated on Sarfaraz's situation: "He hasn't failed in England, Australia and South Africa thus far, but you haven't given him a chance. It is not a good story. I can understand if you don't have confidence in his technique or playing style, that he might not be able to score runs there, then you have to take a call. Then don't send him with India A also, because you have a pre-conceived notion." Sarfaraz's recent red-ball cricket journey includes a significant innings of 150 against New Zealand in Bengaluru in October 2024, followed by only three more red-ball games before a nearly six-month break from the format. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Chopra questioned the selection logic: "If you think he can make runs, and that's why he has been picked for the India A squad, then play him in the India Test team too. What wrong has he done? He made a ton in Bengaluru. Then he failed in two matches, but no one else scored in those matches. He did not even play a single match in Australia, in fact, he was not even part of the conversation. So, in such a scenario, one might think that something wrong is happening with him. What has he done wrong? Maybe, absolutely nothing. But he is not getting a place in the XI. in fact, he is not in the scheme of things, which is a little sad, if your name is Sarfaraz Khan." The selection committee, led by chairman Ajit Agarkar, opted for veteran Karun Nair instead of Sarfaraz, citing team management decisions. Agarkar explained the selection decision: "Sometimes you just have to make good decisions. Sarfaraz, I know he got a 100 in the first Test (vs New Zealand) and then didn't get runs. Sometimes it's decisions the team management takes. Whether it's fair on somebody or unfair on someone, those are the choices that you make in the best interest of the team." The warm-up game performance in Beckenham serves as Sarfaraz's latest statement to the national selectors, continuing his push for inclusion in the Test squad through consistent performances at various levels.
