Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar applauded Sarfaraz Khan’s maiden Test century, hailing his ability to rise under pressure and defy traditional batting norms.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Maiden Test Century Sparks India’s Comeback
In the ongoing first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, Sarfaraz Khan made headlines by scoring his maiden Test century.
The young batter exhibited remarkable resilience, helping India overcome a deficit of 356 runs in challenging bowling conditions.
His impressive innings came after a disappointing first-innings performance where India was bowled out for just 46 runs.
However, Sarfaraz made a stunning comeback, guiding India to a more competitive position.
Sarfaraz’s innings of 106 not out, which included 14 boundaries and 3 sixes, was vital in India’s second-innings recovery.
He formed a crucial 135-run partnership with Virat Kohli on Day 3, continuing his fine form on Day 4 to reach the coveted three-figure mark.
His ability to withstand the pressure and adapt to the bowler-friendly conditions was widely appreciated.
Sanjay Manjrekar’s Praise:
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to praise Sarfaraz for his fearless approach.
“Love how Sarfaraz Khan is giving the finger to the ‘Mumbai school of batting’ Finally, it’s all about runs & boy he knows how to get those! ,” he wrote on X.
Manjrekar’s tweet highlighted how Sarfaraz’s performance proves that in the end, runs matter more than style, and the young batter certainly knows how to deliver those.
Sarfaraz’s century, following his prolific run in domestic cricket, emphasizes his potential at the international level. Despite being sidelined from the national team earlier, this knock shows he is ready to cement his place in the Indian squad.
Comeback After a Disappointing Start:
Sarfaraz Khan’s journey in this match exemplifies his mental toughness. After a first-innings duck and India’s collapse, Sarfaraz made a resounding comeback, stabilising the innings alongside Kohli.
His knock was a testament to his resilience and ability to learn from setbacks, delivering under pressure in the second innings.
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