Sarfaraz last featured for India A earlier this year. He scored 92 runs against the England Lions in Canterbury. However, during the recent series against Australia A last month, he was still recovering at the National Cricket Academy’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, which delayed his push for national selection.
According to a report in the PTI, Sarfaraz's exclusion was a tactical decision rather than a snub. Rishabh Pant returned from injury to captain the side and is expected to bat at No. 5, which meant Sarfaraz would have likely warmed the bench even if included.
The Mumbai batter will focus on the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season while awaiting another chance to re-enter India’s red-ball plans.
Sarfaraz Khan Should Have a Chat With Ajinkya Rahane - Former Selector
"Sarfaraz should have a chat with the Mumbai team management and also with their senior-most player, Ajinkya Rahane, and, maybe, try out batting at No. 3 where he might have to play the new ball. If he keeps batting at No. 5 or 6, it won't help. India have more all-round options for those slots.
Sarfaraz Khan Falls Behind Rajat Patidar and Ruturaj Gaikwad in Selection Order
Sarfaraz Khan has fallen behind Rajat Patidar and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the selection order. Patidar had a modest performance in his brief Test stint against England earlier in 2024, but he scored three centuries, including a double hundred, and three fifties in his last eight innings across first-class cricket.
With India’s top and lower middle order already settled, the No. 3 spot appears to be his only opening back into the Test setup. However, the batter will have to adapt to face the new ball and deliver consistent performances under pressure.
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