Sarfaraz Khan ‘s last Ranji Trophy score reads 154 (against Himachal Pradesh). In 96 first-class innings, Sarfaraz has scored 18 centuries. His first-class average is a mind-boggling 70.67. The last international match that Sarfaraz played was against New Zealand in 2024. In the six Tests he has played, Sarfaraz has scored one century and three half-centuries at an average of 37.10.
Yet, Sarfaraz Khan seems to be out of reckoning when it comes to earning a national team call-up on a consistent basis. In the last Test series that India played against Sri Lanka in August, Sarfaraz Khan was called up as a replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan , but he was not included in the playing XI. Yet, the lack of regular national team call-ups for Sarfaraz surprises former India player Wasim Jaffer .
Sarfaraz Khan’s last Ranji Trophy score reads 154 (against Himachal Pradesh). In 96 first-class innings, Sarfaraz has scored 18 centuries. His first-class average is a mind-boggling 70.67
He has 18 first-class hundreds in such a short career.
We have seen so many players get selected for the national team through the IPL,” he said on his YouTube channel. I don’t know the reason, but I think it’s beyond performance and cricketing reasons,” he said. “During our time, the Ranji Trophy was everything. At that time, there was no IPL. If you did well in the Ranji Trophy, then you would get a chance in the Duleep Trophy. Then, if a touring international side was playing, you would get a chance for India A. This was the pathway for us. Now things have changed. IPL is the priority. Both players and selectors give it extra attention. “Sarfaraz Khan, again, I feel there is definitely something. I feel that they don’t want to pick him. Otherwise, the performances are there for everyone to see. In his last Ranji Trophy match as well, he slammed a ton.
