Naushad Khan, the father of debutant Sarfaraz Khan, has been gifted a Thar SUV by Mahindra Group Chairman and business mogul Anand Mahindra for the latter’s valiant performance in Friday, February 16th’s third Test match between India and England in Rajkot.
In his debut, Sarfaraz looked good, hitting two sixes as well as nine boundaries during an innings that saw him score 62 runs from 66 balls before being unlucky run out. In the first-class circuit, the Mumbai batter has an incredible average of 69.85. He has scored 3912 runs in 66 innings.
Anand Mahindra reposted a video published by the Indian Cricket Team. He wrote, “Himmat nahin chodna, bas! Hard work. Courage. Patience. What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child? For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege & honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar.”
“Good to see him take his opportunity” : Ian Bell on Sarfaraz Khan
On the first day of the third Test at Rajkot, Sarfaraz Khan had an outstanding debut against the visitors, earning praise from former England players Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood. Bell, who has appeared in 118 Test matches for England, praised the young player and gave him credit for seizing the moment on his debut.
Ian Bell wrote on Twitter, “Impressive start from Sarfaraz Kahn on Test debut really looked the part. Watched him score brilliant 100 against England Lions. Amazing 1st class record and has smashed the door down to get into this India Test team that has so much talent. Good to see him take his opportunity.”
The former England skipper said, He came out and batted really well. We kept attacking fields to him. He likes to be a strokemaker and play his shots. I thought Ben (Stokes) wanted to keep attacking fields so we could create a chance. And fair play to him (Sarfaraz), he had the courage to go over the top on a few occasions.”
