Touching video of Sarfaraz Khan consoling emotional father, wife after Test debut all over internet
Rajkot: Ahead of the India vs England third Test at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, an emotional and heartwarming moment unfolded as Sarfaraz Khan received his Test cap from legendary cricketer Anil Kumble. The scenes were poignant as Sarfaraz's father, Naushad, standing on the sidelines, couldn't contain his emotions.
Kumble, accompanied by the Indian team, handed the Test cap to Sarfaraz, who, in an emotional exchange, immediately ran towards his father. With tears streaming down Naushad's cheeks, he accepted the cap from his son, kissing the badge on it. The touching moment was a culmination of a dream nurtured by the father and fulfilled by the son through years of dedication and outstanding performances.
Sarfaraz wiped away tears from his father's face and shared a heartfelt hug, creating a scene that resonated with cricket fans globally.
Sarfaraz's journey to the Test arena was marked by remarkable performances in three outstanding Ranji Trophy seasons, where he consistently scored centuries and even challenged Don Bradman's first-class average for a brief period. Despite his stellar domestic record, he was initially overlooked for national selection.
The turning point came when KL Rahul's injury paved the way for Sarfaraz's maiden call-up as a replacement for the third Test against England. Slotted to bat at No.5, a position he has dominated in first-class cricket for Mumbai, Sarfaraz finally made his Test debut.
While the emotional exchange with his father added a personal touch to the debut, Sarfaraz's performance on the field will be keenly watched as he aims to make his mark in international cricket.
In addition to Sarfaraz, another debutant for India in the third Test was Dhruv Jurel, who took over wicketkeeping duties from KS Bharat. The Indian XI also witnessed changes in the bowling department, with Ravindra Jadeja returning in place of Axar Patel, and Mohammed Siraj replacing Mukesh Kumar in the pace bowling attack.
As the video of Sarfaraz consoling his crying father circulates on the internet, fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in the prestigious Test format.
A dream of every father that his son succeed in life.
— PrashantPathak🚩 (@PrashantHindu52) February 15, 2024
Such a emotional moment 🥺
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Gujarat: Woman taluka panchayat member attacked over 'affair', hair chopped off; one held
Tapi, Oct 20: A woman taluka panchayat member was thrashed and her hair chopped off by a group of people over an alleged affair in Gujarat’s Tapi district following which police arrested one person, an official said on Sunday.
Urmila Gamit of Songadh taluka panchayat was attacked by a woman and three men and beaten with a hockey stick on Saturday evening. The assaulters also cut her hair, said the official from Songadh police station.
The woman was targeted in a public place when she was going home on a two-wheeler with her daughter, the police official said. One of the attackers, identified as Sobhna Gamit, accused Urmila of having illicit relations with her husband.
The men who accompanied Sobhna, including her son, hit Urmila with a hockey stick, causing a fracture in her left arm and injuries in her waist and head, the police said. They also snatched her gold pendant and fled, the police said.
Urmila was taken to a local hospital. On her complaint, police registered an FIR and arrested one accused, the official added.
