Exciting News for IPL 2024: Sarfaraz Khan can get a chance in the 20-over franchise league for his Test cricket performance.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team management gave Sarfaraz a chance for his U-19 World Cup performance in 2014. Playing against Chennai in the IPL, Sarfaraz became the youngest cricket player ever, at the age of 17. Sarfaraz was not given much of an opportunity among AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, and Kohli’s entourage.
Sarfaraz should be added to the batting lineup to bolster it, according to KKR coach Gautam Gambhir’s advice to the team’s administrators.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time IPL champions, can leap for him. Additionally, MS Dhoni has given the green signal. After his double innings in Rajkot. According to sources, at least three franchises are interested in signing the Mumbai batsman. Kolkata Knight Riders are also in the list. The remaining two franchises are Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Sarfaraz Khan gets a place in the India team, replaced Shreyas Iyer. Sarfaraz could be seen dropping at number four in place of Shreyas. During the 2022–23 season, Sarfaraz amassed 556 runs at an average of 92.66 in 6 games. He averaged 122.75 runs scored at the end of the previous season.
Mumbai’s ‘rebel’ young man seized the opportunity with both hands. His hands did not shake to send England’s bowlers ball out of the field. Cricket experts say, Sarfaraz has proved that he has been deprived for so long.
Sarfaraz’s two innings of 62 and unbeaten 68 against England in the Rajkot Test opened the eyes of the IPL franchises.
Many cricketers got chance in national team in last few years due to IPL good performance. It could be a mythical time. A strong showing by the national team may lead to another opportunity in the IPL 2024. In light of his Test cricket achievements, Sarfaraz Khan may be given an opportunity in the 20-over franchise league.
RCB released him in 2019. Then he was bought by the Punjab Kings. Sarfaraz was there till 2021. Sarfaraz was with Sourav Ganguly’s Delhi Capitals during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. He was released by DC ahead of IPL 2024 auction after the Indian batter had a poor season last year. In 4 games, he scored just 53 runs. Sarfaraz did not get a team in the mini auction.
Be ready to cheer as Sarfaraz Khan potentially IPL 2024 Return, adding excitement to the cricketing calendar.
