Sarfaraz Khan to skip India's training camp for Duleep Trophy
Batter Sarfaraz Khan, who found the cut for the impending Test series against Bangladesh, is set to continue his participation in the ongoing Duleep Trophy. This decision makes him the only player from the squad not being pulled out of this domestic tournament. Instead of attending India's pre-series training camp in Chennai on September 12, Khan will play for India B in their Duleep Trophy Round 2 game against India C.
Khan's aggressive batting style
Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan recently scored a 36-ball 46 in India B's victory over India A by 76 runs in the Duleep Trophy opener. His aim is to maintain this momentum ahead of the home Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19. Despite his recent impressive performance, there are doubts about Khan's inclusion in India's Playing XI for the first Test.
KL Rahul's return to fitness
The return of KL Rahul, who has played 50 Test matches while also leading India, is poised to feature in the 1st Test. Despite Khan's fearless approach during the series against England earning him praise, Rahul's experience and leadership skills may give him an edge in team selection. As India prepare for the big Australia tour later this year, the management might favor Rahul's seasoned expertise over Khan's youthful exuberance.
India's squad for 1st Test
India's squad for the 1st Test: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Yash Dayal.
