Feb 15, 2024
Timesofindia.com
Emotional debut
Domestic batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel were handed their Test caps on debut in Rajkot.
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Sarfaraz's long wait
Sarfaraz Khan, a consistent performer in domestic cricket, finally got his chance to break into the Indian Test side.
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Jurel's impressive average
Dhruv Jurel, with an impressive batting average of almost 47, became the obvious choice for the wicketkeeper-batter's spot.
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Engraving their names
Sarfaraz Khan became the 311th player and Dhruv Jurel 312th player to represent India in Test cricket.
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Anil Kumble presents the cap
Former India captain Anil Kumble presented Sarfaraz Khan with his Test cap, expressing pride and admiration for his journey.
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Emotional moment with family
Sarfaraz Khan showed his India cap to his father and coach, Naushad Khan, who became overwhelmed with emotions.
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Dinesh Karthik's inspiring speech
Dinesh Karthik shared inspiring anecdotes and statistics while presenting Dhruv Jurel with his Test cap.
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Significance of Test cricket
Dinesh Karthik emphasized the importance of Test cricket and wished Dhruv Jurel success in the format.
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