Sarfaraz Khan’s India Comeback Hopes Hit Roadblock. Report Says “Out Of…”

Sarfaraz will miss West Zone’s Duleep Trophy semi-final against the Central Zone, scheduled to be played from September 4. He will also take any part if Mumbai manage to reach the final.

On Tuesday, Mumbai were struggling at 84 for four at one stage on the opening day after deciding to bat when Sarfaraz took control, hammering nine fours and five sixes during his 112-ball knock to resurrect his team’s innings.

The right-handed batter, who had scored 138 against TNCA XI earlier in this event, got to his century with a six off his 99th delivery that he faced here at the MRF Pachaiyappa’s Ground.

Sarfaraz , who has played six Tests scoring 371 runs, was not picked for the India squad that is currently playing in England. He, however, featured in the India A Tour of England that preceded the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and scored a ton too.

Though the 27-year-old broke into the Indian team last year, making his Test debut against England in February, he hasn’t quite managed to cement his place in the team yet.

While runs have been coming from Sarfaraz’s bat in domestic cricket, the right-handed batter has further proven his resolve by working hard on his fitness too.