Sarfaraz Khan

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Sarfaraz Khan's Century: From Duck to Duck Dynasty!

Anil Kumble - Mumbai cricket - New Zealand cricket - Rishabh Pant - Sarfaraz Khan - Test cricket - Virat Kohli

Watch out world, Sarfaraz Khan just transformed from a 'duck' in the first innings to a 'hero' in the second! Here's all you need to know about his incredible Test debut.

In a stunning display of cricketing prowess, Sarfaraz Khan celebrated his maiden international Test century against New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After a disappointing first innings, where he was dismissed for a duck, the 25-year-old came back with a vengeance, leading India’s charge on Day 4 with resilience and flair. His century not only lifted the spirits of his teammates but also had many fans rallying behind him, showcasing that true sportsmanship shines when the chips are down.

Commentators and former cricketers were quick to applaud Sarfaraz's performance, with Sanjay Manjrekar notably remarking that he was giving the finger to the Mumbai school of cricket. This was not just a personal victory for Sarfaraz; it highlighted how he turned around a tough match situation, helping India reduce New Zealand's first-innings lead significantly. Sarfaraz smartly capitalized on the bowling attack, particularly targeting their weak spots, which made it appear that the New Zealand team was, as Anil Kumble put it, “clueless.”

The match saw a riveting partnership between Sarfaraz and the aggressive Rishabh Pant, who also played a pivotal role in steering the Indian innings. They combined their strengths effectively, allowing India to avoid the dreaded follow-on, which would have put immense pressure on the batting lineup. This match has been a classic example of resilience, as Sarfaraz switched from feeling like a duck to an unstoppable force, accumulating boundaries and showcasing his remarkable talent amidst the top-tier competition.

As cricket enthusiasts across South Africa revel in this exciting Test match, it’s worth noting that Sarfaraz is now only the seventh Indian No. 4 this century to clinch a Test hundred, joining the ranks of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. In addition, Sarfaraz's journey has been a testament to perseverance, having faced numerous challenges on his way to this remarkable achievement. Let’s see what the future holds for this batting sensation!

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'Sarfaraz Khan is giving finger to...': Manjrekar's striking tweet after ... (Hindustan Times)

Sarfaraz Khan brought up his first Test ton on Day 4 of the ongoing Test vs New Zealand. Ex-India batter has now made this comment about him. | Crickit.

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'New Zealand are clueless; Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant...': Anil ... (Hindustan Times)

Anil Kumble criticised New Zealand's tactics in India's second innings, saying that Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan made them appear clueless. | Crickit.

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Sarfaraz Khan hits first international hundred during India vs New ... (Sportstar)

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IND vs NZ: 'Crisis man' Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden Test hundred in ... (India Today)

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Sarfaraz Khan scores maiden Test century on day 4 of India vs New ... (Deccan Herald)

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IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden Test hundred at No. 4 for India (The Indian Express)

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Kohli and Sarfaraz: A fun little Bengaluru get-together (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The two batters combined well as India began to fight back against New Zealand.

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Sarfaraz Khan roars back after first-innings duck with maiden ton to ... (Hindustan Times)

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Manjreker: Sarfaraz Khan is giving the finger to 'Mumbai school of ... (The Indian Express)

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Sarfaraz Khan came into the first Test against New Zealand on the back of a double century in the Irani Cup for Mumbai. His century had helped Mumbai secure ...

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Sarfaraz Khan's maiden Test century leads India's fightback in first ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan's maiden Test century on day four of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru propelled India to narrow the visitors' ...

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New Zealand missed trick despite IPL experience vs Pant and ... (India Today)

Anil Kumble felt that the New Zealand bowlers missed the trick against Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan, despite their experience of facing them in IPL.

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Moulded in Mumbai maidans, Sarfaraz Khan leads India's heroic ... (India Today)

Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable maiden Test century against New Zealand in Bengaluru highlights his talent and determination. Overcoming challenges and fitness ...

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'This is Rohit Sharma's era, once Gautam Gambhir took over…': Ex ... (Hindustan Times)

Calling it Rohit Sharma's era, Tiwary said the Indian captain deserves a lot of credit for giving freedom to players like Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant.

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'Marva diya': Sarfaraz Khan shouts and jumps in hilarious mix-up ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant narrowly avoided a run-out during India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand.

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Animated Sarfaraz Khan denies Rishabh Pant suicidal run on Day 4 ... (India TV)

Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant were involved in a major mix-up during the first session on Day 4 of the India vs New Zealand 1st Test.

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Can Sarfaraz Khan become VVS Laxman minus his Rahul Dravid in ... (Hindustan Times)

Kohli will take no further batting part in this match. It's all up to Sarfaraz now, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant | Crickit.

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Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden century as India continue comeback vs ... (Sky Sports)

Indias Sarfaraz Khan registered maiden Test century, hitting 125no off 154 balls as hosts reached 344-3 in second innings on day four vs New Zealand; ...

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Sarfaraz Khan becomes third India batter to achieve unique feat in ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan achieved a rare feat in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand by scoring both a duck and a 150-plus score in ...

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New Zealand captain Tom Latham runs towards Sarfaraz Khan after ... (Hindustan Times)

A bit surprised by Tom Latham's gesture, Sarfaraz Khan turned towards the New Zealand skipper and greeted him. | Crickit.

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Sarfaraz Khan sings the most mellifluous of redemption songs at ... (Firstpost)

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