Overview

• Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI panel omitted Sarfaraz from the 15-man squad for the England Test series despite his century and a career average above 37.
• Facing moisture-heavy pitches, he scored a brisk 61 off 42 balls for Parkophone Cricketers against Islam Gymkhana on August 11.
• He urged all Mumbai players to take part in the competition, citing Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar as examples of stars who embraced the league.
• Having shed about 17 kilos this year, Sarfaraz backed up his fitness claims with a 92 for India A against India Lions in May.
• He is positioning himself for a recall to India’s Test XI ahead of the home series against West Indies in October and South Africa in November.