New Delhi: The Indian team was announced for the England tour. Sarfaraz Khan's name was not in the team. Many fans and cricket experts were surprised by this. Many felt that Sarfaraz should have got a place in the five-Test series against England. He made his Test debut against England in India last year. He scored half-centuries in both innings of the first Test.
Dropped despite scoring runs consistently
After this, Sarfaraz Khan scored 150 runs against New Zealand at home. The rest of India's batsmen failed miserably in that match. Sarfaraz's century also could not save India from defeat. India was defeated by New Zealand 0-3. He was also a part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy team, but did not get a chance to play. BCCI selectors selected Sai Sudarshan and Karun Nair for the England Test. Because of this, Sarfaraz did not get a place in the team. Many questions are being raised on Sarfaraz Khan not being included in the team for the England tour. Many people hoped that he would get a chance. But the selectors did not select him in the team.
Harbhajan Singh raised questions
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed disappointment over Sarfaraz not being included in the team. He has described it as 'very unfortunate'. Talking to PTI, Harbhajan Singh said, 'It is very unfortunate. I was a little surprised to see his name not in the team. I am sure he will make a strong comeback. He has the willpower to make a comeback. All I can say is don't be disappointed, you will get your due, if not today then tomorrow. Look at Karun Nair.'
Karun Nair's example given
Harbhajan Singh gave the example of Karun Nair. Karun Nair scored 300 runs against England. But he did not get many chances. Now he is again in the team with England. Harbhajan Singh has advised Sarfaraz to keep courage. He said that he should not be disappointed. He will definitely get his chance. Young players will get a chance in the upcoming Test series. Shubman Gill has been made the captain of the Test team. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from Test cricket. R Ashwin has also retired from all formats of cricket. Now only Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are left from the previous team.
