India A Squad vs Australia A: Sarfaraz Khan being not part of the configuration of 15 members – This is why | Cricket news
The announcement of the India team has for the two several days against Australia A raised the eyebrows for the absence of Sarfaraz Khan, a name that many expected to see. Reason, however, is regrettable. Sarfaraz is breastfeeding a quadriceps injury he made during the Buchi Babu tournament while marking a century against Haryana. The reverse also excluded it from the current Duleep trophy.For Sarfaraz, timing could not have been worse. The 27-year-old is far from the Senior Indian team since the Border-Gavaskar 2024-25 trophy and hoped to plead for his return. He was not chosen for the Indian team who played in England but was part of India a tour which preceded the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, where he had an impact by marking a century. Until now, in six tests, Sarfaraz has scored 371 points at an average of 37.1.
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Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, has a new opportunity to lead after being overlooked for the Asian Cup team. His appointment as captain of India reflects the faith of selectors in his experience and his leadership qualities. The role of Iyer will be crucial to guide a young group which also includes big names like Kl Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who should join the second match. The series begins in Lucknow on September 16, with the second game scheduled for September 23. For Sarfaraz, the injury is a setback, but its recent performances suggest that it still has a lot to offer once it will return in great shape.
