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Sarfaraz Khan Ruled Out of Duleep Trophy With Quadriceps Injury

The setback halts a momentum-building domestic run that had bolstered his case for a Test return.

Sarfaraz Khan | Image: ANI
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Sarfaraz Khan has been ruled out of Duleep Trophy

Overview

  • Times of India reports the Mumbai batter sustained a quadriceps strain and is expected to be sidelined for about three weeks.
  • He picked up the injury while scoring a century against Haryana in the Buchi Babu Invitational.
  • He has reported to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for rehabilitation.
  • Before the injury, he struck back-to-back hundreds in the Buchi Babu tournament, including 138 not out versus TNCA XI and a 112-ball 111 against Haryana.
  • West Zone selectors are likely to name reserve Shivalik Sharma as his replacement, with the semifinal against Central Zone scheduled to start on September 4.