Sat Oct 19 12:42:12 UTC 2024: – Sarfaraz Khan scored his first Test century during a challenging first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru, helping India recover when they were in a tough position.
– He reached his maiden Test ton in the 57th over off Tim Southee’s bowling and celebrated excitedly, prompting a joyful reaction from captain Rohit Sharma in the dressing room.
– Sanjay Manjrekar praised Sarfaraz Khan for breaking away from traditional Mumbai batting conventions, emphasizing his aggressive yet calculated approach to scoring runs.
– Comparisons were drawn between Sarfaraz Khan’s playing style and that of cricket legend Javed Miandad, highlighting his ability to handle both spin and fast bowling effectively under pressure.
– Rishabh Pant also played a crucial role in the innings, batting with a heavily strapped knee and performing well against New Zealand’s spinner.
– New Zealand initially established a dominant position with a 356-run lead after dismissing India for just 46 runs, which marked India’s lowest Test total at home.

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