Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media to praise Sarfaraz Khan, albeit in a unique way, for scoring his maiden test century on day four of the first test between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
“Love how Sarfaraz Khan is giving the finger to the ‘Mumbai school of batting’,” Manjrekar posted on X, formerly Twitter.
He added: “Finally, it’s all about runs & boy he knows how to get those!”
Love how Sarfaraz Khan is giving the finger to the ‘Mumbai school of batting’Finally, it’s all about runs & boy he knows how to get those! #INDvNZ— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 19, 2024
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Sarfaraz’s knock was marked by cuts behind the wicketkeeper but it was a thunderous backfoot drive for four that brought him his century and he celebrated like the final sprinter in a gold medal-winning relay team with a lap around the infield.
It was sweet revenge for the Mumbaikar, who was among five players to be dismissed for a duck as India were bowled out for their worst home total of 46 in the first innings after the opening day’s play was washed out.
India motored to 344-3 at lunch on the fourth day of their rain-hit series opener on Saturday to trail the tourists by 12 runs. Resuming on 231-3, India made light of overcast conditions as Sarfaraz rose to the challenge, taking on New Zealand’s fast bowlers with his innovative style to stay unbeaten on 125 with Rishabh Pant giving him company on 53 not out. The duo put on an unbroken 113 for the fourth wicket when rain halted play 30 minutes before lunch.
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India are looking to avoid a first home defeat against New Zealand since 1988 after the Black Caps boosted their chances by rattling the hosts with 402 in their first innings for a lead of 356 thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s century.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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