Shubman Gill is doubtful for the second Test, for he needs at least four-five days to recover fully.
Tharoor backed Sarfaraz, who scored 74 runs in two innings during Mumbai's thrilling outright victory over Jammu and Kashmir in their Ranji Trophy 2025–26 opening match.
Rahane briefly took time out to offer some sincere guidance to Sarfaraz Khan who is still waiting for his spot in the national team call.
The Indian selection committee has come under heavy fire for Sarfaraz Khan's recent expulsion.
The last time Sarfaraz played for India A, he scored 92 against England Lions in Canterbury and during the games against Australia A last month, he was still recuperating at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Shama Mohamed has already caused controversy with her opinions on cricket. When the Congresswoman referred to Rohit Sharma as "fat for a sportsperson" and the "most unimpressive" skipper in Indian history earlier this year, she drew criticism.
The mistake was later rectified but not before it led to a major confusion among fans. It was only pointed out by sports journalists on social media.
Sarfaraz Khan failed to hold on to his spot in the playing XI and remained on the bench for the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Sarfaraz was part of the reigning champions West Zone squad. Mohammed Shami is playing for the East Zone.
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Sarfaraz Khan has shed 17 kilograms in a little over two months, thus sending a loud and clear message to naysayers after being constantly exposed to criticism due to fitness.
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Karun Nair has earned a recall to the Test squad following a consistent run of form in domestic cricket over the past two to three years.
Anaya Bangar's social media post demonstrated the strong connection she shares with the Sarfaraz Khan and his family.
Reports also suggested that after the Sydney Test, Gambhir had strongly reprimanded the team during the series.
It has been learned that the injury is not serious and the batter was not required to undergo an MRI.
India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
The second Test between India and New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune witnessed a viral moment involving Sarfaraz Khan.
Sarfaraz Khan failed to open his account in the first, when India were skittled for 46, but scored a sensational 150 in the second, an effort that saved India from a humiliating loss.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is confident that his team will bounce back from the eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the opening Test by winning the next two games, just like it won four on trot against England earlier this year.
A resilient display of batting by Will Young, coupled with another sparkling innings from Rachin Ravindra, helped New Zealand chase down the target of 107 runs in under 28 overs with eight wickets to spare, securing their first Test win in India in 36 years and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
India buried the ghosts of their first innings by piling up 462 in their second, led by a superb 150 from Sarfaraz Khan and a sparkling 99 from Rishabh Pant.