Sarfaraz Khan Likely to Be Released for Irani Cup Amid 2nd Test Selection Uncertainty

The BCCI has clarified that Sarfaraz Khan may play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup if not selected for the second Test against Bangladesh.

Sarfaraz Khan is retained in the Indian squad but may be released to play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup starting October 1.
The decision hinges on whether Sarfaraz is included in the playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur starting September 27.
KL Rahul, despite a lackluster performance in the first Test, is expected to be given another chance, influencing Sarfaraz's release.
Ajinkya Rahane will lead Mumbai in the Irani Cup, with Shardul Thakur set to return to first-class cricket post-surgery.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will miss the Irani Cup due to their commitments to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.