Touted to be India’s next best player, young Sarfaraz Khan started off Ranji Trophy 2024 on a disappointing note. The blazing batter was dismissed for just 1 run in Mumbai’s 1st innings against Bihar.
Sarfaraz Khan starts Ranji Trophy 2024 with a flop
Khan was trapped for an LBW by Sakibal Gani, bringing the curtains down quite prematurely for the star. Mumbai finished Day 1 at 235/9, with fifties from Bhupen Lalwani, Suved Parkar and Tanush Kotian.
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Ranji Trophy giant Sarfaraz Khan, who was part of the India A team that toured South Africa, made it to the playing XI as well. In 42 first-class matches, he has 3691 runs at an average of 71.He has 13 tons to his name, with 301 as his highest.
While Rahane was announced the skipper prior to the start of the tournament, all-rounder Shams Mulani was named the captain of the side, for the match. The reason for Rahane’s absence is still unknown though. Earlier, India batsman Prithvi Shaw too was left out of the squad for Mumbai’s first two matches.
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