Sarfaraz Khan has a great domestic record, but he hasnt been a consistent member of the Indian cricket squad. The batter has been waiting for his next chance to play for India since November 2024, when he last played at home against New Zealand. Even though Sarfaraz was among the top performers on the India A tour of England earlier this year, his name was left out of the India A squad when it was revealed on Tuesday for two four-day matches against South Africa A.
A report in The Indian Express has now revealed some interesting details regarding Sarfarazs omission.
Its learnt that he was only included in that team India As Tour Of England because it was felt that his absence might raise uncomfortable questions as he was a contracted player. Its also learnt that a message was passed to the batsman that he will be considered for home Test series. But Sarfaraz wasnt selected for the two-Test series against West Indies at home, because he wasnt fully match-fit and the Centre of Excellence COE had not cleared his fitness. The senior selection committee picked that team on September 25 while Sarfaraz cleared his fitness test on September 27 , the report said.