7 Unknown Facts About Sarfaraz Khan (And After Him...)

Seven unknown Facts About Sarfaraz Khan (And After Him…..)

(cc: instagram/@sarfarazkhan97)

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He started playing cricket at the tender age of 4 under the guidance of his father, Naushad Khan, a former Mumbai cricketer and coach

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Sarfaraz Khan burst onto the scene at a young age, scoring a record 439 runs in his maiden Harris Shield game in 2009.

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At 17 years and 177 days, he became the youngest player to play an IPL match in 2015. And was the only uncapped player to be retained by any team in 2016.

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Though primarily a batsman, he can also bowl occasional leg-spin and has even started keeping wickets in recent T20 tournaments.

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He scored his maiden first-class triple century in Ranji Trophy in 2020, showcasing his immense batting potential.

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He is also actively involved in charity work, supporting underprivileged children and aspiring cricketers.

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Sarfaraz’s younger brother Musheer Khan is also a promising cricketer with aspirations of playing for India.

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