Fri Oct 18 10:44:09 UTC 2024: ## Sarfaraz Khan’s Test Debut Ends in Disappointment as Conway Takes Stunning Catch

**Bengaluru, India:** The much-anticipated Test debut of Sarfaraz Khan ended in disappointment as the young batsman was dismissed for a duck after facing just three balls in the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sarfaraz, who replaced the injured Shubman Gill in the Indian lineup, came into the match with high hopes after a remarkable double century in the Irani Cup. However, he was caught brilliantly by Devon Conway at extra cover off Matt Henry’s bowling.

Conway’s stunning catch came as India was struggling at 10/3, with both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli falling early. Kohli’s dismissal for a duck was particularly noteworthy, marking his first duck in Test cricket since 2016.

The dismissal of Sarfaraz further compounded India’s early woes in the innings, leaving the remaining batsmen under immense pressure to salvage the situation. The pitch, offering seam movement, and the overcast conditions played into the hands of the New Zealand fast bowlers, especially Henry and Tim Southee.

With rain washing out play earlier in the day, India’s fightback is now crucial in this Test series. Every run will be vital as they seek to recover from this poor start and turn the tide of the match.

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