Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has expressed his displeasure after not being selected to play for India yet again. Sarfaraz Khan, who is batting well in the domestic circuit and has been working hard on his game, is yet to get another opportunity in the Indian jersey.A for the New Zealand tour. It was a huge blow for the Mumbai batter who was looking forward to another opportunity to showcase his talent.But Sarfaraz has also been clear that he will continue playing cricket regardless of the selectors’ choices. My duty is to continue to play hard, score runs and seize the chances I get.
Sarfaraz Khan Shares His Feelings After India Snubs
Sarfaraz talked quite frankly about the questions running through his head on a daily basis. ‘When I work so hard, then what is the point after playing for India?’ He said. Sarfaraz said he gets up in the morning and asks himself the same question every day- why should I work harder? Mumbai batsman said that he is still waking up at 5 am in the morning for training; sometimes he asks himself why he should be working so hard when he already played for India. However, the fact that he is inspired by his father, Naushad Khan, who works the same way gives the young cricketer the motivation to carry on. “My father’s hard work keeps me going, and I tell myself to go back to the ground and keep practicing.”
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Why Did Sarfaraz Khan Miss the India A Squad?
Sarfaraz was also in the hunt for a spot in the India A team for the upcoming New Zealand tour. But the selectors left his name out of the squad. The batter last appeared in a Test match for India in 2024 when he faced New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. He was also selected as a replacement for the injured Sai Sudharsan for India’s Test series against Sri Lanka in August 2026. But he did not get an opportunity to play in that series. Sarfaraz expressed his views about the selection. “I heard that I was primarily being considered for matches played in Indian conditions,” he said.He said he had scored runs on India A tours to South Africa and England as well and feels his performances abroad need to be taken into account.
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Sarfaraz Khan back to bat for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy
Sarfaraz has turned his focus back to cricket at home after he was overlooked for the India A side. He is playing for Mumbai for the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season. And he still grinds hard to score runs. Sarfaraz put on 55 for the first innings in the match between Mumbai and Railways at the Brabourne Stadium. His first four scores of the season have been 1, 154, 40 and 55. These scores indicate that he is still settling into a good rhythm from which to carry on for the rest of his game.The batter mentioned earlier the effort it takes to get ready for each season of the game. He is conducting his training session in the mornings, on the Azad and Cross Maidan of Mumbai. Sarfaraz would also know that coming back to domestic cricket is just the beginning of a long grind and still has the bat to do.
His Father’s Hard Work Gives Him Strength
Sarfaraz has often talked about how much influence his father, Naushad Khan, has had on his cricketing journey. His father has stood by him throughout his journey and has played a major role in improving his game. To this day, watching his father’s commitment motivates Sarfaraz to push him further. The Mumbai batter has already achieved his boyhood dream of playing for India. Yet, he remains eager to do so once more. He is available for domestic cricket, IPL, India A or senior India whenever he gets an opportunity.
