Explained: why Sarfaraz Khan was excluded from the Indian team for the Antilles test series
THE Cricket control advice in India (BCCI) announced IndiaSquad of 15 members for the next series of two game tests against the Antilles. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the team at a press conference held in Dubai. The team, while seeming well balanced, once again omitted the name of Sarfaraz KhanPursuing a trend that intrigued fans and experts.
Reason behind the absence of Sarfaraz Khan of Squad India for the Tests of the Antilles tests
By putting all speculation, the chief selector Agarkar confirmed that the absence of sarfaraz of the test team is due to a quadriceps injury. The talented medium order striker is currently recovering to BCCI Center of Excellence (COE), where he undergoes rehabilitation to regain full shape.
“He is injured.” Agarkar was quoted by the Hindustan Times
This official declaration gives clarity after weeks of reports claiming that the cricket player would be in good shape for the series. However, in the end, the 27 -year -old has not yet completely recovered and may require more time. The fact that Sarfaraz was also not appointed in the Team from the rest of India for the Iranian trophy Furthermore, confirms that selectors have a clear understanding of his recovery chronology and want to give him enough time to heal without rushing his return to competitive cricket.
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A familiar absence for Sarfaraz: from the start of the test for a return
The non -selected series of Sarfaraz for the Antilles series is a familiar theme, because it was also left controversial of the team for the series of previous tests against England. It was a surprise for many, especially after being a permanent member of the Indian part after its beginnings to the test against England in 2024.
Sarfaraz has so far played six tests, Amount 371 points with a solid average of 37.1, including a century and three fifties. After having traveled to Australia For Border-Gavaskar trophyHe did not have the opportunity to play the XI and then found himself away. Now, with the confirmed injury, the hope is that Sarfaraz will regain full shape and will still make a strong argument for the selection thanks to performance in the next Ranji trophy for Mumbai.
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