Sarfaraz Khan Welcomes Baby Boy with Wife Romana Zahoor Amidst IND vs NZ Test Series
Sarfaraz Khan baby's photo [Source: @sarfarazkhan97/instagram.com]
In the midst of India's fierce battle against New Zealand in the three-match Test series, young batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan has embraced fatherhood for the first time. The 26-year-old cricketer and his wife, Romana Zahoor, were blessed with a baby boy on Monday, October 21, bringing in double celebrations for the Mumbai batter, who recently scored his maiden Test century in the first IND vs NZ Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The joyous news of Sarfaraz Khan's baby boy comes just two days after his sensational 150 off 195 balls against New Zealand, which earned him praise from the cricketing fraternity. While India fell short in the Test, Sarfaraz's sensational knock proved that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. The right-hander's century was decorated with 18 boundaries and three sixes, showcasing his knack for delivering in high-stakes moments.
Sarfaraz Khan Shares First Glimpse of Baby Boy on Instagram
An overjoyed Sarfaraz took to Instagram to announce the arrival of his baby boy. He shared two heartwarming pictures—one featuring himself holding the newborn and another with his father, Naushad Khan, cradling his grandson.
The elated father captioned the first photo with a simple, “It’s a baby boy,” while his father Naushad celebrated becoming a grandfather by sharing another picture of the new member with Sarfaraz. The arrival of the baby has also turned Sarfaraz’s younger brother, Musheer Khan, into a proud uncle.
Sarfaraz Khan Turns 27 Tomorrow – Double Celebrations for the New Dad
The new dad has even more reasons to celebrate as he turns 27 on October 22, making it a week to remember for the talented batter. Sarfaraz’s career has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but this week has certainly brought him a ray of sunshine, both on and off the field.
As he enters a new phase in life, his supporters believe that he will continue to deliver stellar performances for Team India with the same zeal he showcased in Bengaluru.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Spot in the Pune Test Remains Uncertain
As the second Test against New Zealand looms, all eyes are on the selection committee to see if Sarfaraz retains his place in the playing XI. Although his heroic innings in Bengaluru made a strong case for him, the return of Shubman Gill, who missed the opener due to injury, might force the selectors to make a tough call.
With KL Rahul also facing the heat after a forgettable outing in the first Test—scoring a duck and just 12 runs in the second innings—the door may still be open for Sarfaraz to step onto the Pune pitch.
Sarfaraz, who debuted against England earlier this year, has consistently showcased his class at the highest level. With four Tests under his belt, the Mumbai batter has amassed 350 runs at a remarkable average of 58.33, including one century and three half-centuries.As the series shifts to Pune, Sarfaraz’s fans will be hoping for him to get another crack at New Zealand’s bowling attack.