Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Comeback Hopes Alive, Says Shardul Thakur

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Sarfaraz Khan, who last played Test cricket for India in 2024, is working to regain his spot in the national team. Despite missing recent selections, including India A, Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur believes Sarfaraz can directly return to Test cricket with good domestic performances. Thakur praised Sarfaraz's ability to score big under pressure, citing his 200-250 run innings when the team was struggling. In Mumbai's first Ranji Trophy match of 2025-26, Sarfaraz scored 42 and 32. Thakur expressed confidence in Sarfaraz's skills, regardless of his batting position. To improve his chances, Sarfaraz should focus on consistent high scores in domestic matches. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 19:50 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Sarfaraz Khan, who last played Test cricket for India in 2024, is working to regain his spot in the national team
• Despite missing recent selections, including India A, Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur believes Sarfaraz can directly return to Test cricket with good domestic performances
• Thakur praised Sarfaraz's ability to score big under pressure, citing his 200-250 run innings when the team was struggling