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• 02/16/2024
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Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive performance against England in the 3rd Test’s opening day was overshadowed by a controversial runout involving Sarfaraz Khan. Despite Jadeja’s dominant show, the veteran all-rounder faced scrutiny for inadvertently running out Sarfaraz. Batting on 99, Jadeja, accompanied by Sarfaraz, sought to reach his century. However, a mix-up resulted in Sarfaraz being run out by England’s Mark Wood with a direct hit.

Reflecting on the incident, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble commented on Jadeja’s approach as he approached the nervous 90s. Kumble noted that Jadeja seemed to become more cautious, possibly impacting decision-making. He humorously remarked, “Maybe, that was one of the reasons and the possibility I passed on my bad luck of my debut run-out to Sarfaraz!”

Anil Kumble was ran out on Test Debut

Kumble’s reference to his own Test debut runout in 1990 against England highlighted the quirky connection between his debut mishap and Sarfaraz’s unfortunate dismissal. Despite the runout controversy, Sarfaraz made an impactful Test debut, showcasing his talent with a swift half-century.

Sarfaraz, along with wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel, received their debut caps in the 3rd Test against England at Rajkot. The 26-year-old’s debut innings was a stunning display, scoring 62 off 66 balls and sharing a notable partnership with Jadeja. His aggressive approach, especially against spinners, showcased a different mindset required at the Test level.

Anil Kumble praised Sarfaraz’s debut performance, emphasizing his impressive shot selection and assured approach. Despite facing challenges from England’s Mark Wood, Sarfaraz’s confident batting, with a run rate of more than a ball per run, stood out. Ultimately, centuries from Jadeja (110) and Rohit Sharma (131) propelled India to a formidable score of 326/5 at the Stumps.

In the aftermath of the runout incident, the focus remains on Sarfaraz Khan’s memorable Test debut, marked by an impactful innings that hinted at his potential in the longer format of the game.