Mumbai-based Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan was blessed with a baby boy on October 21, two days after playing a 150-run knock against New Zealand in the first Test match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The batter made it to India's playing XI after young batter Shubman Gill was unavailable for the selection for a slight niggle in his neck.
Sarfaraz took his 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) to announce his baby boy, here is the picture. "It's a baby boy," wrote Sarfaraz as the caption of the first picture on his Instagram story.
Sarfaraz's father, Naushad Khan, was by his side at the hospital as they welcomed the new addition to their family. He played four Test matches scoring 350 runs with a highest score of 150 runs. In the first India vs New Zealand Test, Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden Test century as he scored an impressive 150 off 195 balls, hitting 18 boundaries and three sixes. India lost that match against New Zealand by eight wickets.
India's fightback in the second innings, spearheaded by Sarfaraz's impressive performance, has kept fans optimistic about a comeback in the series. The team's ability to bounce back from challenging starts has become a hallmark of their recent displays, and supporters are hopeful that history might repeat itself in the upcoming Tests against New Zealand.
For Sarfaraz, this moment is particularly significant as it coincides with both career-defining innings and the birth of his child, marking a remarkable period of personal and professional achievements. While the outcome of the New Zealand Test remains uncertain, there is also speculation about Sarfaraz being a potential inclusion in the squad for India's upcoming tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
