Young Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan experienced an injury scare on Thursday during Team India‘s training session in Perth, as he was forced to walk off the field after taking a painful blow to his right elbow. While preparing for the upcoming first Test against Australia, which begins on November 22 in Perth, Sarfaraz was struck while batting in the nets.
Though the full extent of the injury is yet to be determined, Sarfaraz’s quick exit didn’t raise significant alarm given his recent strong form. In a video shared by Fox Cricket on the social media platform X, Sarfaraz was seen leaving the field in visible discomfort, holding his elbow with his left hand.
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The 27-year-old is in the running to feature in the Perth Test at Optus Stadium, with captain Rohit Sharma expected to miss the match due to personal reasons.
Competing for the middle-order spot are seasoned batter KL Rahul and promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who impressed with gritty knocks of 80 and 68 in the recent Australia A-India A series.
Sarfaraz has accumulated 371 runs in six Tests at an average of 37.10, including a century, three fifties, and a top score of 150. Yet to play a Test outside India, Sarfaraz faces the challenge of proving himself on Australia’s fast, bouncy pitches.
Sarfaraz gifted Shubman Gill a bat during a lively training session in Perth
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, India batter Sarfaraz Khan shared a playful moment with teammate Shubman Gill during a lively nets session in Perth. In a lighthearted gesture, Sarfaraz humorously bowed and presented the ball to Shubman, adding some fun to India’s intense training session.
As India gears up for the crucial series against Australia to secure a spot in the World Test Championship Final, such moments of camaraderie are boosting morale within the team.
Known for his playful nature, Shubman often brings a lighthearted vibe to both training and matches, making him a fan favorite. Social media was buzzing with praise for the exchange, particularly when Shubman was seen checking on Sarfaraz after he reportedly took an elbow blow while batting, further heightening excitement ahead of the series.
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Sarfaraz and Shubman will be key to India’s batting against a strong Australian side. This series marks Sarfaraz’s first Test abroad, while Shubman aims to replicate his 2021 heroics.
With 259 runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shubman has shown he can thrive against Australia’s top bowlers. Both are set for a crucial test in a high-stakes series that is vital for India’s World Test Championship hopes.
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