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Sarfaraz Khan in action [Source: AFP]
Experienced Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan had a great start to the domestic season, as he hammered a magnificent hundred in the Buchi Babu tournament. Playing for Mumbai, Sarfaraz dominated the batting chart, punishing TNCA XI with his scintillating stroke play.
Sarfaraz Khan Auditions For Test Return With Stunning Knock
The Buchi Babu Trophy encounter between Mumbai and TNCA XI witnessed Sarfaraz Khan's batting masterclass on its opening day. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Mumbai team opted to bat first in order to capitalise on the playing conditions.
Despite providing the team with a steady start, Musheer Khan and Ayush Mhatre failed to convert their starts into significant scores, getting dismissed for 30 and 13, respectively.
The dismissal of Harsh Aghav for two runs left Mumbai in disarray, with Sarfaraz Khan joining Suved Parkar to steady the ship for them. The duo did its job quite brilliantly, as Mumbai avoided a batting collapse that seemed inevitable at one point.
While Parkar slammed a fighting fifty, Sarfaraz decimated the Tamil Nadu attack, bringing up a quick-fire century. His counterattack ensured Mumbai breached the 300-run mark comfortably, setting the tone for a mammoth first innings score.
Is Sarfaraz's Sublime Form A Worrying Sign For Karun Nair?
If Sarfaraz Khan sustains his purple patch, he might emerge as the frontrunner to replace Karun Nair in India's Test setup. Karun Nair recently had a horrible time with the bat in the England series. While Sai Sudharsan showed promising signs with a couple of gritty knocks, Nair couldn't live up to the expectations. Therefore, Sarfaraz's batting form is definitely a positive sign for India as the Shubman Gill-led outfit gears up for a busy home summer.
