Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has questioned the decision to not pick Sarfaraz Khan in the Test squad. Over the last three seasons, Sarfaraz has been in sublime form for Mumbai in the Ranji trophy. He has three tons in his last five matches for Mumbai. Despite his stellar batting performance in the domestic circuit, he is overlooked by the selectors.

Many Indian fans and former Indian cricketers have also questioned the selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz’s domestic performances. Mohammad Azharuddin too opined his view on the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan in the Test team.

Sharing his views to Hindustan times Mohammad Azharuddin said:

“I’m sure he will get his chance. It’s not as if he won’t get his chance. Honestly, I don’t know what the selectors or the captain have in their minds. He has done so well.”

Mohammad Azharuddin said that Surya Kumar Yadav deserves the chance in red-ball cricket and he is looking forward to seeing him play test cricket.

“Suryakumar Yadav has played really well in the Ranji Trophy matches that he had played, so I’m looking forward to seeing him play the Test matches,” he added

Hopefully, He Will Have A Good series And Score Loads Of Run In The Four Tests – Mohammad Azharuddin Expectation On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli who had a dip in form made a comeback during Asia cup 2022 where he ended a long wait for a 71st international century against Afghanistan. As Kohli returns to the Test format on the back of the excellent form in limited-overs cricket.

“I’m happy he’s doing well. The whole country is happy to see him do well. Hopefully, he will have a good series and score loads of run in the four Tests. Kohli staying on the wicket will be very, very important.”

Azharuddin continued:

“He needs to score big. People think if he scores a fifty, he has failed. But he’s a senior player, so he is expected to score big.”

The Indian Middle order will rely heavily on Virat Kohli to score big with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant being ruled out with injuries.