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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praises Sarfaraz Khan‘s maiden Test century and Rachin Ravindra’s outstanding performance in the first Test between India and New Zealand.
Sachin Tendulkar Praises Centurions Sarfaraz Khan and Rachin Ravindra in India’s Opening Test Against New Zealand
The rain-hit first Test between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru has been a battle of resilience, with young cricketers Sarfaraz Khan and Rachin Ravindra stealing the spotlight with their brilliant centuries.
The match, which has seen both teams struggle against challenging conditions, featured impressive knocks from these rising stars, earning high praise from Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
Sarfaraz Khan’s unbeaten 125 at lunch on Day 4 has not only narrowed India’s deficit but also placed them in a strong position.
Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra’s second career century on Day 3 helped New Zealand take a commanding first-innings lead, posting a 402-run total.
He tweeted: “Cricket has a way of connecting us to our roots. Rachin Ravindra seems to have a special connection with Bengaluru, where his family hails from! Another century to his name. And Sarfaraz Khan, what an occasion to score your first Test century, when India needed it most! Exciting times ahead for both these talented youngsters.”
Sarfaraz Khan’s Maiden Century Under Pressure
Sarfaraz Khan’s knock came at a crucial time for India. With the team facing a 356-run deficit after being bowled out for 46 in their first innings, Sarfaraz shouldered responsibility to pull India back into contention.
His calm and composed batting, supported by Rishabh Pant, helped India recover from a precarious position.
This innings marked Sarfaraz’s first international century, a significant milestone in his career, and one that Tendulkar called a “perfect response to pressure” when India needed it most.
Rachin Ravindra’s Ton Reflects His Deep Roots in Bengaluru
On Day 3, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra scored a remarkable century, becoming the first visiting Kiwi batter to reach the milestone in India since 2012.
Born to Indian parents from Bengaluru, Rachin’s performance held special significance.
Tendulkar tweeted about the connection, saying that Rachin’s century in Bengaluru was a reflection of his “deep roots” in the city, and hailed it as an exciting achievement for the young cricketer.
As the Test progresses, both teams will be looking to make the most of their positions, with India aiming to avoid their first home defeat against New Zealand since 1988.
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