The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faced an unusual mix-up on the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2025 season. The confusion arose when Mumbai’s well-known batter Sarfaraz Khan was mistaken for his younger brother, Musheer Khan. The error left fans and officials amused and surprised alike.

The incident occurred during the team announcements and match previews, where social media and official communications highlighted Musheer instead of Sarfaraz. Cricket enthusiasts quickly noticed the discrepancy, sparking discussions online about the mix-up. Despite the confusion, both players took the situation in good humor, sharing light-hearted reactions on their social media handles.

While such errors are rare in professional cricket, the BCCI acknowledged the mistake and ensured the correct player details were updated promptly. The mix-up became one of the most talked-about moments of the Ranji Trophy’s opening day.

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BCCI  Faces an Unusual Mix-Up on the First Day of the Ranji Trophy 2025:

The confusion unfolded during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy opener against Jammu & Kashmir at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. The BCCI’s official scorecard mistakenly showed Sarfaraz Khan opening the innings and getting out for a duck. Fans and media quickly noticed, causing an online stir before it was clarified that it was actually Musheer Khan.

In truth, it was not Sarfaraz Khan who was dismissed but his younger brother, Musheer Khan, who opened the innings for Mumbai. The mix-up caused confusion since Sarfaraz is a recognized middle-order batter, typically featuring at No. 4 or No. 5, and is currently in contention for an India Test call-up.

Fans were taken aback to see Sarfaraz listed as an opener, leading to speculation that Mumbai might be experimenting with their batting order. The misunderstanding was later cleared up once it was confirmed that the dismissal belonged to Musheer, not Sarfaraz.

After the mix-up was noticed, officials promptly corrected the scorecard. However, by that time, the report of “Sarfaraz out for a duck” had already circulated widely on social media, sparking confusion among fans before the clarification arrived.

Since the match wasn’t being streamed live, several fans believed that the experienced Mumbai batter had been dismissed for a duck. By the time the correction appeared, Sarfaraz was already trending online for an error not of his own making.

For Mumbai supporters, it marked an unusual beginning to their domestic campaign. Meanwhile, the BCCI was left with a reminder that even in the age of digital scorekeeping, human errors can still make their way onto the scoreboard.

On a day when Prithvi Shaw smashed a fine century during the warm-up clash ahead of the 2025-26 season of the Ranji Trophy for Maharashtra against Mumbai at the MCA Stadium in Pune on the opening day, the headline by the evening was his heated altercation with the former team-mate, Musheer Khan, by stumps, as it didn’t paint a bright picture. 

The former Mumbai and India opening batter was seen angrily rushing at Musheer after completing his century against the former domestic side. However, on the third day’s play, Shaw walked up to Musheer, after the dismissal of his opening partner, Arshin Kulkarni, and wrapped his arm around the all-rounder’s neck and appeared to have a friendly chat with the youngster.

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Musheer, in reply, responded by keeping his hands on Prithvi’s waist during the light conversation. “Prithvi has realized his mistake and approached Musheer and apologized to him. Prithvi told him, ‘I am like an elder brother to you.’ So, all is well between them.” It has been known that the TOI has been reported.

Prithvi Shaw apologizes to Musheer Khan for heated fight during Ranji Trophy 2025-26 warm-up clash

Opening the batting, Shaw hammered a cracking knock of 181 runs off 220 balls with the help of 21 boundaries and three sixes, having shared a fine 305-run opening stand with Arshin, who also notched up a superb century of 186 runs in just 140 balls, smashing 33 boundaries and four sixes after they decided to bat first.

In a boost for the Mumbai side, Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer’s elder brother, has completed his injury rehab at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru and will feature in the Ranji Trophy. Their opening clash will be against Jammu and Kashmir on October 15, away from home.

Sarfaraz suffered a quadriceps injury while scoring successive centuries in the Buchi Babu Trophy. But he was forced to be away from the Duleep Trophy 2025-26 and Irani Cup 2025 due to injury. The Ranji Trophy will be a chance for him to be back in the national Test side.  

Maharashtra batter Prithvi Shaw was involved in a heated argument with Mumbai’s Musheer Khan during Day 1 of the warm-up match between Maharashtra and Mumbai. The on-field spat broke out after Musheer teased Shaw and while this moment was unpleasant, it almost developed into a physical fight, with Shaw swinging his bat with displeasure and nearly reaching out for Musheer's collar, but umpires jumped in and prevented anything from happening.

The incident took place shortly after Shaw had played a brilliant innings of 181 runs off 219 balls, forming a massive triple-century stand with Arshin Kulkarni. However, after being dismissed by Musheer Khan, the Mumbai spinner sarcastically said “Thank You” to Shaw, which triggered the altercation. The fiery confrontation between the two players has now reached the level of both state associations, who are looking into the matter.

In light of the controversy, the cricket associations have appointed Dilip Vengsarkar to lead an investigation into it. He is a former India captain known for his firmness and discipline, hence the counseled disciplinary process is likely to be fair and transparent in the inquiry.

Investigation Underway into On-Field Altercation

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) secretary Abhay Hadap confirmed that the matter will be discussed during the Mumbai Ranji team’s selection committee meeting. He stated, “There will be a selection committee meeting on Thursday, so we will ask them, the Mumbai captain, coach, and the player, about what happened. We will be getting a report during our meeting, and former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, who is our Advisor, will speak to them.”

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Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has also decided to look into the matter from their end. Secretary Adv Kamlesh Pisal stressed the importance of discipline, saying, “I’m still awaiting the report. I will be obtaining detailed information about the incident and, depending on the gravity of the situation, we will speak to both players. Discipline among players is a very important aspect.”

Both boards are expected to release an official statement once the inquiry is complete. The cricketing community now awaits the outcome of this investigation, which could lead to disciplinary action against either or both players if misconduct is confirmed.

Prithvi Shaw found himself at the center of attention during a three-day practice match between Maharashtra and Mumbai, following a heated exchange with Musheer Khan, brother of cricketer Sarfaraz Khan. The incident left onlookers stunned, as tensions flared on the field.

Shaw was facing his former team, Mumbai, for the first time since moving to Maharashtra, making the match particularly significant for him. He produced a sensational innings, scoring 181 runs off 220 balls, showcasing his class and determination. His performance highlighted why he remains a key batter despite being out of favor in recent India selections.

The drama unfolded after Shaw was dismissed and began walking back to the pavilion. He engaged in a verbal confrontation with several Mumbai players, with Musheer Khan at the forefront. The altercation, fueled by competitive tension and past team rivalries, quickly became the talking point of the game.

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Musheer Khan’s Words Trigger Prithvi Shaw:

Reports now suggest that Shaw’s fiery reaction was triggered by just two words from Musheer. Immediately after Shaw’s dismissal, Musheer reportedly taunted him, sparking the intense exchange that quickly escalated on the field. He said, “ Thank you.”

Musheer’s sarcastic remarks enraged Shaw, who argued back and even brandished his bat during the confrontation. The situation escalated until the on-field umpire stepped in to calm both sides. Shaw eventually returned to the dugout, leaving spectators and teammates shocked by the intensity of the clash.

Cricbuzz later reported that players from both Mumbai and Maharashtra teams confirmed the origin of the viral clash. According to them, Musheer’s simple remark, “Thank you,” was what triggered Prithvi Shaw’s intense reaction during the practice match, sparking widespread attention and discussion.

Heated exchange between Prithvi Shaw and Mumbai players after his wicket! pic.twitter.com/l9vi1YgeYs

— INSANE (@1120_insane) October 7, 2025

Maharashtra captain Ankit Bhawne shared his thoughts on the episode, offering his perspective on the on-field clash. He said, “ It's a practice match. They are all former teammates. Such things happen. It's all ok now and there is no issue.”

Prithvi Shaw, the out-of-favor India batter, continued to impress with his fiery form during the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. The three-day practice match at MCA Stadium in Pune provided the perfect platform for Shaw to showcase his talent ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.

Opening for Maharashtra alongside Arshin Kulkarni, Shaw delivered a commanding performance against the Shardul Thakur-led Mumbai team. He scored a brilliant century, reaching 100 runs off 140 balls on the opening day, underlining his intent and skill. The innings highlighted why Shaw remains a potent force, even while being overlooked at the international level.

Ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Mumbai met Maharashtra for the three-day practice game, where the former Mumbai and current Maharashtra opening batter, Prithvi Shaw, smashed a fine knock of 181 runs in Pune. But the headline of the day was the heated fight between Shaw and the Mumbai player, Musheer Khan, when the former was dismissed.

Shaw was subjected to sleds during his stay at the crease, as it escalated when Musheer gave a ‘thank you’ send-off to Shaw’s dismissal. The former Indian U-19 World Cup-winning captain resorted to a physical altercation. There is no information about any of this from either the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) or Maharashtra Cricket Association (MACA), as Ankit Bhawne tried to decrease the flames.

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“It's a practice match. They are all former teammates. Such things happen. It's all ok now, and there is no issue.” Bhawne claimed at the end of the opening day’s play as Maharashtra found themselves in a strong position with the bat.

Ankit Bhawne reacts to the heated clash between Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan during practice match

While opening the batting, Shaw smashed a splendid knock of 181 runs in 220 deliveries, with the help of 21 boundaries and three sixes, and shared a 305-run opening stand with Arshin Kulkarni. The latter also celebrated a fine century and ended with 186 runs in 140 balls, with 33 boundaries and four sixes after they opted to bat first.

During the altercation, Shaw allegedly went a step further and tried to raise the bat by holding the collar of the Mumbai spinner after being subjected to sledging on the opening day of the three-day fixture between Mumbai and Maharashtra. The latter declared on 465/3 in 81 overs by the end of the day’s play.

Maharashtra and Mumbai won’t lock horns against each other in the group clashes of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. From Group B, Maharashtra’s campaign opener will be against Kerala, which will begin on October 15. Shaw has continued his purple patch with a century in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, having also worked on his fitness.

Prithvi Shaw, a former Indian Test batter, was involved in a heated argument with some Mumbai players and Musheer Khan after being dismissed just short of a double-century in a Ranji Trophy warm-up match. The 25-year-old cricketer from Mumbai has previously done well early in his career, in particular during the U19 World Cup. Shaw has also played five Test matches for India, scoring his maiden hundred in the second innings of his debut match.

Shaw has scored nearly 4,500 runs in first-class cricket, playing more than 58 matches for Mumbai in domestic cricket. He has 13 centuries to his name, with his highest score being 379. However, after some inconsistent performances, Shaw was left out of the Mumbai squad for the season. He then moved to the Maharashtra team for the 2025-26 domestic season.

Since joining Maharashtra, Shaw has made a strong start. In a warm-up match against his former team Mumbai, he scored a brilliant hundred on Day 1. After being dismissed by Musheer Khan, who bowls part-time off-spin and is the brother of Sarfaraz Khan, Shaw got into a heated argument with him and some Mumbai players. The umpire had to intervene and split the players apart, taking Shaw to the changeroom to prevent further issues.

Strong Partnership and Season Plans

Shaw opened the innings with Arshin Kulkarni, and the two put on a massive opening partnership, totaling 305 runs. Kulkarni scored an impressive 186 off 140 balls, while Shaw made 116 off 159 balls. Kulkarni was dismissed in the 50th over, and Shaw added another 65 runs before being out for 181 off 219 balls.

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Heated exchange between Prithvi Shaw and Mumbai players after his wicket! pic.twitter.com/l9vi1YgeYs

— INSANE (@1120_insane) October 7, 2025

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Meanwhile, Maharashtra would start their 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season against Kerala on October 15, and then play Chandigarh. They would then play Saurashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh. Shaw would look to test himself with the Indian selectors, hoping to regain his national team place from where he was dropped. Once tipped to be the future of Indian cricket, Shaw is eager to prove that he has not lost his touch to excel at the top level.

India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre will be captaining the Mumbai side in the Buchi Babu Tournament starting August 17 in Chennai. This event serves as a warm-up before the domestic season begins, giving players a chance to prepare and showcase their skills ahead of the upcoming competitions.

The Buchi Babu Invitational is an informal but important event, offering cricketers a chance to showcase their skills before the official domestic matches kick off. Teams from various regions participate, providing a competitive environment for players to get match practice and gain momentum.

Following this tournament, the domestic cricket season will officially start with the Duleep Trophy on August 28. For many players like Mhatre, this phase is crucial for gaining experience and proving their abilities to selectors as they aim for higher honours in Indian cricket.

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Another Notable Moment in Ayush Mhatre’s Career:

According to the Times of India, Ayush Mhatre will lead Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. He impressed with strong performances in domestic cricket last year and IPL 2025, and recently captained India U19 on their England tour, scoring two centuries in unofficial Tests against England Lions. Mumbai will start their tournament journey on August 18.

The report also mentions that Sarfaraz Khan and his brother Musheer are included in the Mumbai squad. Despite strong performances during the India A tour before the Tests, Sarfaraz was overlooked for the national team. Currently, he is playing in the Kanga League.

Musheer, an all-rounder, represents Payyade Sports Club. For the upcoming Duleep Trophy, Sarfaraz has been selected for the West Zone squad, while Musheer is named as a reserve player. Both brothers continue to work hard to make their mark in domestic cricket.

Ayush Mhatre Leads India U19 in England:

Ayush Mhatre recently captained the India Under-19 team during their England tour. Under his guidance, India won the five-match Youth ODI series 3-2 and drew the two-match Youth Test series. Earlier in 2025, Mhatre made his IPL debut playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the tournament’s edition, showcasing his growing talent on bigger stages.

Indian cricketer Safaraz Khan's brother 20-year-old Musheer Khan is in dream form with the bat while serving for Mumbai Emerging (U23), who are busy on the England tour. The right-handed top-order batter has smashed centuries in all three matches in the ongoing tour. 

Musheer Khan smashed 3 centuries in four innings in England

In the ongoing England tour, Mumbai Emerging have a schedule of five two-day matches and five one-day matches against local teams. Starting the tour MCA Colts against Notts 2nd XI, Musheer Khan scored 123 runs off 149 balls with 16 fours as an opener. His team won that fixture by the first innings lead.

MCA Emerging then faced Challengers (Combined National Counties), where the visitors once again claimed a win on first innings lead, and Musheer scored 125 off 127 balls with 11 fours and one six in the second innings of his team's innings. However, he was dismissed for one run in the first innings of that match.  

From Monday (July 7), MCA Emerging Players are facing Loughborough UCCE. After the visitors chose to bat first, they scored 384/5 in 60 overs. This time, the opener Musheer scored 154 off 146 balls with 22 fours and two sixes, while his innings ended in retired hurt. 

So, in four innings of this England tour, Musheer hit three centuries to send a strong statement to the national selectors. However, this is not the only big statement from Musheer in this tour. 

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Musheer Khan dominated with the ball: Two 6-fers and one 10-wicket haul

As a left-arm spinner, Musheer Khan has also recorded two six-fers and one ten-wicket haul in this England tour. In the first game against Notts 2nd XI, he recorded a six-wicket haul (6/31) and later one more wicket (1/44).

In their next match against Challengers, the left-arm spinner recorded a ten-wicket haul in the match (10/94) after another six-fer (6/38 & 4/56) in the opposition's first innings. Without any doubt, he won Player of the Match awards in both those games. 

The star RCB player, Virat Kohli has faced severe backlash for allegedly making a disrespectful remark towards Musheer Khan, a young batter, during IPL 2025's Qualifier 1 match against Punjab Kings, played in Mullanpur, on Thursday, 29 May.The controversy erupted when the star RCB player was caught on camera sledging the youngster as the 20-year-old walked out to bat on his IPL debut.

After the video surfaced, several Social media users took note that the former RCB skipper called Musheer a "waterboy," and was caught saying "Ye paani pilata hai" (This guy carries drinks). Even though the video clip has gone viral, it has not been verified independently by reputable news outlets. The purported comment received sharp reactions from potential fans on the internet who called Kohli out for his wording, especially considering Musheer's age and the pressure of making his debut. A lot of people thought that while Kohli's intensity and aggression are well-known, mocking a young debutant was over the line.

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The legendary India batter and former RCB skipper was animated throughout the match, celebrating dismissals with passion, but the sledge aimed at Musheer appeared to overshadow his on-field performance. Critics urged the IPL and RCB management to address the incident, sparking a debate around the spirit of the game and the responsibility senior players hold in supporting emerging talent on such a big stage.

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. @imVkohli : "Paani pilata hai yeh" (he serves water to others) (Laughing)

"I really dislike this attitude from Kohli. Yes, Musheer Khan serves water to the team when he's on the bench, and don't forget, he's a player." #RCBvsPBKS @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/UWN1ZFioYJ

— KK 🦅 (@KK_apjsp) May 30, 2025

RCB reached Finals of IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a spot in the IPL final for the first time in nine years with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at New Chandigarh. No problems batting on a lively surface, PBKS fell apart, getting bowled out for just 101 from 14.1 overs. PBKS faced early pressure with the new ball from Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood, and Suyash Sharma bagged 3 wickets and added to Punjab’s woes. PBKS had enough batting in the order, but with partnerships harder to come by, PBKS lost wickets regularly.

In reply, RCB chased down the small target with ease. Phil Salt got things started with a blinding half-century from 23 balls (the fastest half-century of his IPL career); he finished with 56 off 27 balls. Virat Kohli was dismissed early, but Salt and Rajat Patidar were able to hit the winning runs with 10 overs to spare. PBKS still have a second chance to enter the final, as they will play the winner of the Eliminator between the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, but RCB now sit just one win away from their first IPL title.

Sarfaraz Khan is slowly growing as an important cricketer after his remarkable batting performances in his early international career. Surely, we are set to see his international cricket journey, which has a huge patience story with an unshakable dedication.  

Father Naushad Khan had a dream to represent the Indian national cricket team. While his cricket career didn’t see wider success, his sons are fulfilling his dream and setting an inspirational story.

Father fought hard

After completing his cricket career in Mumbai, Naushad Khan started as a coach. Under his coaching, a lot of cricketers have shined at youth ages, including Iqbal Abdulla and Kamran Khan. 

Naushad started his sons' cricket coaching at an early age. Just like the other students of his coaching center, Naushad also set up morning training and a particular diet plan for his sons. 

Naushad learned Sarfaraz Khan’s cricketing talent at an early age, as his eldest son had a great talent for timing the ball well. As his sons got a perfect cricket atmosphere, their ambition for the sport grew from childhood. Due to his cricket commitments, Sarfaraz even didn’t attend school for four years. During that time, a private tutor taught him the math and English. 

Tumhaare mein talent hai toh apne bachchon ko khilaake dikhao na

While Naushad worked hard with his children and the other talented young boys, he was hurt in a few incidents. In 2016, he revealed one incident. While his coaching helped Iqbal Abdulla to shine at a young age, Abdulla later said, according to Naushad’s interview with Indian Express, “That is when he spoke those unforgettable words, Mere mein kabiliyat thi, main khela. Tumhaare mein talent hai toh apne bachchon ko khilaake dikhao na. (I had the ability, so I played. If you have the talent, then make your son play and show the world.”  

Harris Shield record

Sarfaraz came to the limelight in Indian cricket at a very early age. At the age of 12 years, Sarfaraz broke Sachin Tendulkar’s Harris Shield record by scoring 439 runs off 421 balls for Rizvi Springfield. It was his first Harris Shield match where the right-handed batter hit 56 fours and 12 sixes. 

Impressive in U19 cricket

Soon Sarfaraz started to play for Mumbai U19 as well as India U19. In 2013, during a quadrangular series in India, India U19 batter Sarfaraz scored a match-winning 66-ball 101 runs against South Africa in a chase.  

Sarfaraz played two ICC U19 Cricket World Cups as he served for India U19 in 2014 and 2016. While he scored 211 runs in six innings (average 70.33) with two half-centuries in 2014, he was the second-leading run-scorer in 2016 after scoring 355 runs in six innings (average 71.00) with five half-centuries. In the 2016 edition, the India U19 team finished as the runners-up. 

ICC U19 World Cup records

Sarfaraz was the second player to record five 50+ scores in a single edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (after Australian Brett Williams in 1988). At present, he is among four batters to achieve this record. Meanwhile, he still holds the record for most 50+ scores in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup history with seven half-centuries.  

One of the youngest IPL debutants

Sarfaraz’s youth cricket performances were enough to tell the cricket world that he would carry a long run in the cricket world. Before his second U19 World Cup, he already made his domestic cricket debut as well as his IPL debut. Royal Challengers Bangalore bought him for INR 50 lakhs for the IPL 2015, where he made his IPL debut. 

According to present ESPNcricinfo Statsguru information, at the age of 17 years and 182 days, Sarfaraz made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings and became the second youngest to make an IPL debut. In his second IPL innings, he scored 45 not out off 21 balls with six fours and one six. 

Sarfaraz Khan stunned in retention

Sarfaraz was the only uncapped player to be retained by a franchise for the IPL 2016. During the IPL 2016, although he played some useful cameos for RCB, he was dropped from the team due to his fitness problem. Although he scored only 66 runs in five matches, his batting strike rate was 212.90. 

For the IPL 2018, Sarfaraz was retained by the RCB, while Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, Kedar Jadhav, and Yuzvendra Chahal were ignored. However, due to his poor form, he was released before the IPL 2019 auction. 

From 2019 to 2021, Sarfaraz served for Punjab Kings. Between 2022 and 2023, Sarfaraz served for Delhi Capitals, where he kept wicket for one match in 2023. 

In his IPL career, Sarfaraz has played 50 matches to score 585 runs with an average of 22.50, including one half-century. The right-hander has a 130.58 batting strike rate in his IPL career. 

Impressive first-class career

While Sarfaraz started his domestic cricket career for Mumbai after making his debut in three domestic formats in 2014, he served for Uttar Pradesh in the 2015/16 season. After one season, he returned to serve for Mumbai.

In his 51 first-class matches, the right-handed batter has scored 4422 runs with an incredible average of 69.09. He has recorded 15 centuries and 14 half-centuries. His highest score in first-class cricket is 301 not out against Uttar Pradesh in the 2019/20 Ranji Trophy. 

Although he was a wicketkeeper at a young age, he restarted the keeping in senior cricket in 2022. 

Sarfaraz has also played 37 List A games and 96 T20s, where he has scored 629 runs (average 34.94) with two centuries and 1188 runs (average 22.41) with three half-centuries, respectively. 

Despite performing consistently in domestic first-class cricket, Sarfaraz was initially not included in the Indian squad. He scored 900+ runs in successive first-class seasons. However, he was ignored for the national team selection due to his fitness and on-field and off-field disciplinary issues. 

Turning point

Last January, during the England Lions tour of India, Sarfaraz scored 96 runs for India A in a tour game and then scored 4 and 55 runs in the first first-class match and 161 runs in the second fixture. These performances ultimately helped him to earn the national team call-up as the replacement for the injured players. 

Finally, the dream Test debut

During the Rajkot Test against England last February, Sarfaraz ultimately made his international debut. He scored 62 and 68 not out on his Test debut, as he became the fourth Indian to score two 50+ scores on the Test debut. Among the Test debutant players with twin 50+ scores, Sarfaraz recorded the highest strike rate with 94.20. In that home Test series, Sarfaraz scored 200 runs in five innings with an average of 50.00, including three half-centuries.  

In the ongoing domestic cricket season, while Sarfaraz was disappointed in the Duleep Trophy, he scored an unbeaten double-century (222*) against the Rest of India, which ultimately ended in a winning cause (Mumbai won on 1st innings lead). 

So, there is no surprise with his incredible 150-run knock in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand, while the Indian team was under pressure. 

Musheer Khan: Brother of Sarfaraz Khan

While Sarfaraz Khan has already started to shine, his brother Musheer Khan is also growing fast. The 19-year-old has scored 716 runs in nine first-class matches with an average of 51.14. The right-handed batter has already scored three centuries and one half-century. His first first-class hundred was a double century (203*) against Baroda during the quarter-final of the Ranji Trophy 2023/24. 

In the recent Duleep Trophy 2024/25, Musheer started the tournament with a knock of 181 runs. 

As a left-arm spinner, Musheer has also picked up eight wickets in his first-class career.