Sarfaraz Khan

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Sarfaraz Khan's Emotional Test Debut: A Father's Tears, Historic Records, and Heartbreak at England Test Match

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Sarfaraz Khan finally made his debut in the India vs England 3rd Test match, leading to emotional moments with his father shedding tears of joy and heartbreak due to a runout. His outstanding performance garnered historic records instantly in his cricket career.

Sarfaraz Khan, the promising young cricketer, embarked on his Test debut in the intense battle between India and England, evoking emotional responses from his father as tears welled up in his eyes when he witnessed his son receiving his cap. The poignant gesture of his father kissing the badge on the cap symbolized a moment of immense pride and emotion. Sarfaraz's entry into the match marked a long-awaited achievement, with his parents by his side during the ceremonial cap presentation.

As Sarfaraz took the field, his father Naushad made a poetic commentary debut, showcasing deep emotions and support for his son. The promising cricketer displayed exceptional talent by equaling the record for the fastest fifty on debut, a remarkable feat that drew admiration and applause from the cricketing world. Despite facing a heart-wrenching runout, Sarfaraz's performance was lauded by both fans and cricket legends.

An interesting fact about Sarfaraz Khan's career is his upbringing in a cricketing family, with his father playing a significant role in shaping his journey. The emotional bond between Sarfaraz and his family was evident as they shared touching moments during his Test debut. Additionally, his association with renowned cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and Alastair Cook further highlights his growing presence in international cricket.

Suryakumar Yadav's pivotal role in persuading Sarfaraz's father to travel to witness the historic moment adds a heartwarming dimension to the cricketing narrative. The unexpected phone call received by Sarfaraz post-debut signifies the impact of his performance and the widespread recognition of his talent, setting the stage for a promising career ahead.

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Sarfaraz Khan finally makes debut: Check father's reaction as India ... (Livemint)

Sarfaraz Khan is making his debut in India vs England 3rd Test match in Rajkot. His father was seen in tears as Khan received his cap from veteran Indian ...

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Sarfaraz Khan's father cries inconsolably holding son's Test cap ... (Hindustan Times)

With tears rolling down his cheeks, Sarfaraz Khan's father, Naushad took the cap from his son and kissed the badge on it before the India vs England 3rd ...

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Sarfaraz Khan's father makes commentary debut, his poetic reply to ... (India Today)

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan's father Naushad made his commentary debut and came up with a poetic reply to Aakash Chopra's question on his son's delayed ...

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Sarfaraz Khan breaks down long overdue barrier; makes Test debut ... (Sportstar)

The arduous wait ended Thursday when, on the morning of the third Test against England in Rajkot, Anil Kumble handed Sarfaraz his Test cap with his parents ...

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'Start of a long career...': Tears, hugs and joy as Sarfaraz Khan ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: The Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium witnessed a poignant moment this morning as Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel were bestowed with their ...

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WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan's father, wife in tears as Mumbai batter ... (India TV)

Sarfaraz Khan, the highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy across the last three seasons, finally got his Test cap on what was an emotional morning for the ...

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WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan emotional after getting debut cap | Rajkot ... (Business Standard)

Sarfaraz is one of the few Indian players to have a First-Class average of more than 50 at the time of his Test debut.

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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's father kissing the Indian cap as he debuts ... (CNBCTV18)

After the cap ceremony, the middle-order batter took the cap and showed it to his parents and it was an emotional moment for the family.

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Sarfaraz Khan: Fastest half-century by Indian on debut in test cricket ... (Livemint)

Sarfaraz Khan made his debut game historic as he equals Hardik Pandya's record of scoring the fastest fifty on debut. Both Hardik and Sarfaraz reached the ...

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Sarfaraz Khan gets flying kisses on equalling Hardik Pandya with 48 ... (Hindustan Times)

Sarfaraz Khan scored the joint second-fastest fifty by an Indian on Test debut and was showered with flying kisses from his family. | Cricket.

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Alastair Cook hails 'serious run-getter' Sarfaraz Khan after ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Former England Test cricket captain Alastair Cook hailed the impressive display of Sarfaraz Khan, as India ended on 326-5 after day one of the third Test in ...

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Sarfaraz Khan has made an eletrifying start to his career: Uthappa ... (India Today)

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan impressed on his debut on Day 1 of the third Test match in Rajkot. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa lauded the batter ...

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Ind vs Eng Test: Sarfaraz Khan's Father Kisses Son's Cap in ... (The Quint)

Emotional scenes unfolded at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium before the start of the third Test between India vs England third Test when Right-handed batter ...

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Rohit Sharma throws cap in disgust after Sarfaraz Khan runout ... (Livemint)

Ravindra Jadeja who scored a ton in Rajkot and was involved in the run out with Sarfaraz Khan shared a story on Instagram and wrote, 'Feeling bad for ...

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Ravindra Jadeja miserable after leaving Sarfaraz Khan for dead: 'My ... (Hindustan Times)

Ravindra Jadeja shared his first reaction about Sarfaraz Khan's run out after scoring a century against England in the 3rd Test. | Cricket.

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IND vs ENG: Heartbroken Sarfaraz Khan consoled by teammates in ... (India Today)

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan was left disheartened after his dream debut in Rajkot was cut short due to an unfortunate run-out on Day 1.

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Watch - Skipper Rohit Sharma throws his cap in disgust after ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Watch the video of skipper Rohit Sharma throwing his cap in disgust after debutant Sarfaraz Khan's run out. Get all the latest cricket news ...

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IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja apologizes to Sarfaraz Khan after run ... (The Indian Express)

Sarfaraz was racing along with his innings, reaching his maiden half century in just 48 balls but his attempt to prolong his stay in the middle was cut ...

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'I requested Ravindra Jadeja to...': Sarfaraz Khan on heartbreaking ... (Hindustan Times)

Sarfaraz Khan addressed his unfortunate run out caused by an error in judgment from his senior partner Ravindra Jadeja on Day 1 of the 3rd India vs England ...

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Sarfaraz Khan did not have butterflies in his stomach: Parthiv Patel ... (India Today)

IND vs ENG: Sarfaraz Khan was on top of his game after he scored 62 runs off 66 balls while making his Test debut against England in Rajkot.

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Don't run with Ravindra Jadeja? Sarfaraz Khan joins Virat Kohli ... (India Today)

India vs England: Young Sarfaraz Khan joined Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane in the unfortunate list of Indian batters to have been run out following a ...

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How Suryakumar Yadav persuaded Sarfaraz Khan's father to travel ... (Sportstar)

Till Wednesday morning, Naushad Khan was planning to stay in Mumbai. On Thursday morning, he saw his dream come true at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

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Sarfaraz Khan First Day First Show: Emotional debut, blazing 62 and ... (India Today)

India vs England: Debutant Sarfaraz Khan had a tremendous outing on the first day of his international career. The batter went through an emotional roller ...

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The baptism of class by Sarfaraz Khan (Cricbuzz)

On a day of two innings-defining centuries, Sarfaraz's half-century stood out for his avarice, exuberance and brilliance.

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Sarfaraz Khan gets unexpected phone call after blazing debut: 'Did I ... (Hindustan Times)

Sarfaraz Khan was overwhelmed by the surprise call he got after his memorable Test debut for India in the third Test in Rajkot. | Cricket.

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Sarfaraz has put in hard yards, good to see him debut: Sekar (Times of India)

Nagpur: Though two brilliant centuries in Rajkot — one each by Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja — got India out of the woods, it was a debutant who almost ...

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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's father meets Rohit Sharma, urges him to ... (India Today)

India captain Rohit Sharma hugged Sarfaraz Khan's father Naushad in a heartwarming gesture after the young batter made his India debut.

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Sarfaraz Khan took the pressure off Ravindra Jadeja: Pragyan Ojha ... (India Today)

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha lauded debutant batter Sarfaraz Khan's body language in Rajkot, saying he took the pressure off Ravindra Jadeja on Day 1.

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage ... (Business Standard)

England assistant coach Paul Collingwood on Thursday heaped praise on debutant Sarfaraz Khan, whose aggressive 62 allowed India to score 326 for five on day ...

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Fluent And Fearless: Sarfaraz Khan's Long Road To A Dream Debut ... (Forbes India)

After years of waiting, when Khan finally got the Indian Test cap in the ongoing series against England, his father broke down. And then gave his son a ...

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Who Is Naushad Khan? Meet The Father Of Sarfaraz Khan, India's ... (AUGUSTMAN)

With Sarfaraz Khan making his debut for India, we take a closer look at his father Naushad Khan and his history, coaching career and more.

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'My privilege': Anand Mahindra wants to gift Thar to Sarfaraz Khan's ... (India Today)

In an emotional note addressed to cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's father, Anand Mahindra expressed his desire to gift a brand new Thar to Naushad Khan.

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'Himmat nahin chodna, bas': Anand Mahindra offers Thar to cricketer ... (Business Today)

As Sarfaraz received his Test cap, his father-cum-coach couldn't hold back his emotions. The moment went viral across social media platforms, touching the ...

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