What happened in Sarfaraz Khan's Ranji Trophy debut for Maharashtra?

Sarfaraz Khan's Ranji Trophy debut for Maharashtra last month ended in disappointment, as he was dismissed cheaply after edging a delivery that seamed back and hit him plumb in front.

How did Sarfaraz Khan perform in domestic tournaments earlier this season?

Prior to his Ranji Trophy debut, Sarfaraz Khan had impressed with a century and other big scores in domestic tournaments like the Buchi Babu Invitational and a practice match against his former team, Mumbai.

What incident overshadowed Sarfaraz Khan's strong domestic form?

Sarfaraz Khan's impressive domestic form was overshadowed by a heated argument he had with Musheer Khan, the brother of his former teammate, during a practice match. The incident even saw Sarfaraz swing his bat in an attempt to hit Musheer, though he later apologized.

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Maharashtra Opener's Ranji Debut Marred by Dismissal and Heated Argument

15 Oct

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Summary

Maharashtra opener's Ranji Trophy debut ends in dismissal
Batsman scored impressive runs in domestic tournaments earlier
Heated argument with teammate during a practice match

Maharashtra Opener's Ranji Debut Marred by Dismissal and Heated Argument

Ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, Maharashtra opener Sarfaraz Khan had shared an Instagram post performing prayers and a pooja, expressing his hopes for the upcoming campaign. However, his Ranji Trophy debut last month got off to a disappointing start as he was dismissed for a low score.

Sarfaraz, who was not selected for the recent home Test series against the West Indies, was looking to prove his worth in the domestic tournament. Earlier in the season, he had made a strong impression, scoring 111, 1 and 66 runs in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. This was followed by a sensational knock of 181 runs against his former team, Mumbai, in a three-day practice match.

Unfortunately, Sarfaraz's Ranji Trophy debut was marred by his dismissal, as he edged a fuller delivery that seamed back, hitting him plumb in front for MD Nidheesh's first wicket for Kerala. The dismissal was a blot on his otherwise impressive start to the domestic season.