Sarfaraz Khan has stunned many with his weight loss journey and on Monday a photo of him spread like wildfire on social media. The cricketer has shed 17 kilograms, reflecting a massive transformation. The development comes after the constant criticism the Mumbai batter was exposed to over his weight.
Despite doing a decent job in the international arena, which was after stacking piles of runs in the domestic circuit, he still struggled to cement his spot in India's Test side. In six Tests, the batter has amassed 371 runs at an average of over 37. It includes a high score of 150, featuring a ton and three half-centuries. However, he was not considered for the ongoing tour of England, where India trail 1-2, with the fourth encounter at Manchester scheduled to start from Wednesday.
Going by the reactions online, fans certainly are left wowed and joining them is former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen. "Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! LFG" - he wrote on X while sharing a 'Then and Now' post going viral.
However, in doing so, the ex-cricketer also sent a brutal reminder to out-of-favour Prithvi Shaw, who arguably is going through a rough patch of his career. Not only has Shaw fallen behind the ladder as far as the national team is concerned, but he is constantly being overlooked in the domestic circuit as well. Shaw went unsold in the IPL auction, and struggled to make it to Mumbai's playing XI in other tournaments. As a result, Shaw has now changed team in the domestic circuit and will now be seen playing for Maharashtra.
Taking note of the same, Pietersen in the same post added: "Can someone show Prithvi this please? It can be done! Strong body, strong mind!"
Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities!
LFG!
Can someone show Prithvi this please?
It can be done!
Strong body, strong… https://t.co/U6KbUXlfVf— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) July 21, 2025
Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan's noise online and hardwork in the gym certainly comes as a loud message to all the stakeholders.
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