As India prepare for their two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August 2026, middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan finds himself back in the spotlight after being called up to the squad as a replacement for injured top-order batter Sai Sudharsan.
Result
Explosive Debut vs England (Rajkot, Feb 2024): Sarfaraz became only the fourth Indian player to score fifties in both innings of his Test debut, smashing 62 off 66 balls in the first innings and 68 not out off 72 balls in the second. Whether he features in the India playing XI in the first Test will depend on form, conditions, and the balance of the side (options include Devdutt Padikkal and others). Sarfaraz Khan has joined Indian squad in Sri Lanka and took part in the practice session on Monday.
Player and Team Performance
For a player who announced himself with twin fifties on debut and a fighting hundred under pressure, this is a significant opportunity to convert domestic dominance into a more permanent Test role.
