Sarfaraz Khan fell prey to a disappointing run-out in his debut match for Team India, caused by Ravindra Jadeja's misjudgment on Day 1 of the the third Test against England on February 15, Thursday. Jadeja signaled for a single and moved forward but then retracted, leaving Sarfaraz Khan stranded mid-pitch.
The ball ultimately reached Mark Wood, who made a precise throw to the stumps. With no opportunity to return to his crease, Sarfaraz was out for 62 runs off 66 balls. The incident led to Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressing his displeasure by tossing his cap in the dressing room.
Sarfaraz Khan, recognised for his exceptional performances in domestic cricket, demonstrated his skill by hitting boundaries with ease in one of his innings. He also set a record for the fastest fifty by an Indian on Test debut, reaching the milestone in just 48 balls.
Sarfaraz Khan's outstanding achievements in domestic cricket were duly recognised, and he showcased his talent by taking England bowlers to cleaners belting them all around the park. He also set a record for the joint-second quickest fifty by an Indian on their Test debut, reaching the milestone in just 48 balls.
This is how Rohit Sharma reacted after Sarfaraz Khan's run-out:
India dominate on Day 1
On the first day of the third Test match, India closed at 326/5 in 86 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav not out on 110 and 1 run, respectively.
The day began challenging for the home team, losing their first three batsmen at just 33 runs on the board. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, who had impressive scores of 209 and 104 in the previous Test, were dismissed for 10 and 0 runs, respectively. Rajat Patidar also had a brief stay, departing with just 9 runs to his name.
Rohit-Jadeja's duo powers India to commanding position
However, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja quickly steadied the ship, forging a 204-run partnership off 329 deliveries for the fourth wicket. Rohit contributed 131 runs from 196 balls, including 14 fours and three sixes, marking his 12th Test century. Jadeja, too, hit a significant milestone, securing his 4th Test century and his second hundred at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
Jadeja's partnership with the lower order added 77 runs for the fifth wicket, injecting momentum into India's innings. Heading into Day 2, the team will look to build on their strong position and extend their score further.
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