NEW DELHI: After years of hard work and a mountain of runs lately in domestic cricket, middle-order batsman
Sarfaraz Khan
made his India debut for India on Thursday, as the 26-year-old Mumbaikar was presented the Test cap by bowling legend Anil Kumble ahead of the third Test against England in Rajkot
While
Team India
did the cap presentation ceremony in a huddle shortly before the toss, Sarfaraz's
father
,
Naushad Khan
stood at a distance and couldn't control his emotions and tears came out.
Sarfaraz's father Naushad Khan kisses son's Test cap. (Video grab)
Injured KL Rahul was ruled out of ahead of the match, which brought Sarfaraz into the picture.
Young wicketkeeper-batter
Dhruv Jurel
also made his India debut and was awarded the Test cap along with Sarfaraz. He will replace KS Bharat, who hasn't been able to produce runs.