'Khila bhi lena use' - Fans react as Sarfaraz Khan gets maiden Test call-up for second Test against England

Mumbai player Sarfaraz Khan has gotten his maiden India call-up ahead of the second Test against England. During the first Test last week, Ravindra Jadeja pulled his hamstring while taking a run and got run out in the process. On the other hand, KL Rahul is also ruled out from the Vizag Test due to right quadriceps pain. 

Apart from Khan, Washington Sundar and left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar have also been included in the team. Sundar has been named as the replacement in the India A by Saransh Jain for the third and final unofficial Test against the England Lions. On the other hand, Avesh Khan will continue to play for his state team, Madhya Pradesh and will join the national side if required.

"Mr. Ravindra Jadeja and Mr. KL Rahul have been ruled out of the second IDFC First Bank Test against England in Vizag, starting February 02, 2024.

"Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during play on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad while Rahul complained of right quadriceps pain.

"The Medical Team is monitoring the progress of the duo.

"The Men's Selection Committee have added Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar, and Washington Sundar to India's squad," the Indian Cricket Board said in a statement.

India's squad for the second Test against England

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Saurabh Kumar.

Talking about the series, England won the first Test by 28 runs in Hyderabad at the end of Day Four on Sunday. The next Test will be played in Vizag from February 2.

This is how Twitter reacted

WELCOME TO INDIAN TEST TEAM, SARFARAZ KHAN...!!! 🇮🇳

- After all the hard work, Sarfaraz finally gets his maiden call up. pic.twitter.com/MX4W2Foa38

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 29, 2024

SARFARAZ KHAN INCLUDED IN THE INDIAN TEST TEAM....!!!

- The wait is over 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/IF3MwnD37z

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 29, 2024

After seeing Ollie Pope sweeping and reverse sweeping , India decided to get Sarfaraz Khan who's a master of shots behind square 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/K6QPvWjn3k

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) January 29, 2024

From a 12-year old kid who broke Sachin Tendulkar's record in Harris Shield

From a 17-year old who began his IPL journey with a spectacle that made Virat Kohli bow down

To a 26-year old who has the reputation of a run machine in domestic cricket.

Well deserved, Sarfaraz Khan! pic.twitter.com/E7UefrlsQs

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) January 29, 2024

*2023*

Sarfaraz Khan: "I can bat, and even keep wickets if needed."

REJECTED.

*2024*

Sarfaraz Khan: "I can bat, keep wickets, and even attend press conferences if needed."

GET THIS MAN.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 29, 2024

Sarfaraz Khan in First Class Cricket:

In Ranji 2019/20 - 928 runs, 154.7 ave.
In Ranji 2021/22 - 982 runs, 122.8 ave.
In Ranji 2022/23 - 556 runs, 92.6 ave
For India A 2024 - 186 runs, 52 ave.

- His hard work over the years is now paid off, so happy to see him in Team India. 👏 pic.twitter.com/SGGNPO8ptE

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) January 29, 2024

Finally Sarfaraz Khan in Indian Test team. Happy for him, hope he does well. pic.twitter.com/yegF5s0nY0

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) January 29, 2024

Sarfaraz Khan is a Ruturaj Gaikwad fan, if Rajat Patidar makes his debut ahead of him it's India's loss not his pic.twitter.com/oXNzxi4LXn

— Yash (@CSKYash_) January 29, 2024

If Sarfaraz fails then some dogs will start barking at his fitness #SarfarazKhan pic.twitter.com/Ct1XSs2L3a

— RiYa ShaRma (@iamriyadwivedi2) January 29, 2024