In the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot, Team India won the toss and decided to bat first. This match marks the beginning for Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel in both Test and international cricket.
Emotional Debut
Team India made four changes for the match, bringing back Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja into the lineup. Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar were left out, while Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel were included in the playing eleven. The pre-match atmosphere on the field was charged with emotion as the talented player Sarfaraz Khan earned his Test debut, a result of his hard work and dedication. When Sarfaraz was about to don the Test cap for the first time, tears welled up in his father’s eyes. In a poignant moment, Sarfaraz embraced his father, capturing the emotional scene before heading onto the field.
India’s Starting XI Unveiled
The playing eleven for India consists of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
Meanwhile, England’s lineup comprises Jack Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Captain Ben Stokes, wicketkeeper Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, and Mark Wood and James Anderson.
The match is poised to be an exciting contest between bat and ball, with the debutant Sarfaraz Khan adding an extra layer of anticipation. As the players take the field, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding drama in Rajkot.