Sarfaraz scored an unbeaten 222 for Mumbai against India in the Iran Cup contest in early October and most recently scored a brilliant hundred against New Zealand in the first Test in Bangalore. read more
Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan is playing the longest format of his life. In early October, Sarfaraz scored an unbeaten 222 for Mumbai against non-Indian teams in the Iran Cup contest, and just recently, Sarfaraz scored a brilliant hundred against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.
Suryakumar Yadav explains how Sarfaraz Khan works on his fitness
Despite his batting exploits, the 26-year-old has been criticized many times for his lack of fitness, but Suryakumar Yadav said Sarfaraz has been working with India’s strength and conditioning coach to improve his fitness levels. He says he is trying to improve. Sarfaraz has also received help from chef Rishabh Pant.
“Sarfaraz has been working on his fitness with the Indian team’s strength and conditioning coach and Rishabh (Pant) has provided a chef to take care of his meals. The aim is to prepare for Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Physical fitness is important in this sport, and as you get older, your body changes as well. He is working hard now, and in the future. will be fine,” Suryakumar told The Indian Express.
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Suryakumar recalled how Sarfaraz was motivated and never missed a practice session. “His body may look fat, but if you ask him to hit 450 pitches, hit 100 doubles, 100 triples, 100 dads, he has the skills to do that. So does the team. I think he’s looking to make a lot of money and play game-changing knocks… I’ve never seen him skip practice even on match days. If there’s a match, he wakes up at 5 a.m. and goes home. He will take to the plate for an hour nearby and then join the team bus. After the game, he plans to go to a nearby field and take the plate again.” SKY added.
Sunil Gavaskar supported Sarfaraz Khan last year.
Sunil Gavaskar had supported Sarfaraz last year and slammed those who shamed the right-handed batsman.
“If you’re only looking for slim, toned men, you might as well go to a fashion show, find other models, give them a bat and a ball, and ask them to improve. That’s the way cricket is. Not,” Gavaskar told India Today. “There are cricketers of all shapes and sizes. Don’t base it on size, but on scores and wickets. He doesn’t stay off the field even if he scores a hundred. He’s back on the field again. . So all I can say is that the man is healthy,” he added.
India were bowled out for 46 in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, but Sarfaraz played 150 knocks with 195 knocks, including 18 quads and six triples. , leading to a lively comeback. However, his knock was in vain as India suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the Garden City, with the Blackcaps chasing a target of 107 in 27.4 overs.
The second Test will begin on October 24 and will be played in Pune, with India aiming to get through the three-match series with one win and one loss.
