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Sarfaraz Khan’s Buchi Babu Century Boosts Test Recall Hopes as Injury Clouds Outlook

His 92-ball 138 in the Buchi Babu opener has reignited his Test recall case, leaving selectors to monitor his hamstring fitness ahead of the Duleep Trophy

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Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the New Zealand Test series.
Sarfaraz Khan is celebrating his century in the 1st Test match of the series against New Zealand in 2024 | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Sarfaraz Khan made 138 off 114 balls for Mumbai on August 18 in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, reaching his century in 92 deliveries
  • He was forced to retire hurt late in the innings after sustaining a hamstring issue, prompting immediate fitness assessments
  • The knock follows his reported 17-kilogram fitness overhaul and intensifies calls on Ajit Agarkar’s panel to reconsider him for India’s home Tests
  • Sarfaraz is slated to represent West Zone in the Duleep Trophy starting August 28, offering a final domestic proving ground before India host West Indies and South Africa
  • Having scored 371 runs in six Tests at a 37.10 average, he has leveraged strong domestic form to force the selection debate after being overlooked for the England tour