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Sarfaraz Khan was dropped from the team even after scoring a double century, know the reason! | News India

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Sarfaraz Khan is likely to be included in the Indian team for the 3-match Test series against New Zealand. Mumbai's first two Ranji matches will clash with the India and New Zealand series. In such a situation, Sarfaraz Khan has not been given a place in the Mumbai team. In the last Ranji Trophy season, Mumbai performed well under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane and won the title.

Sarfaraz Khan shines in Irani Trophy

Recently, Sarfaraz, while playing for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, scored a tremendous double century against Rest of India. Sarfaraz played an inning of 222 runs in the first innings. Mumbai also won the title on the basis of his innings. Sarfaraz Khan recently got a chance in the 2-match Test series against Bangladesh. But his name was not in the final eleven. However, Sarfaraz is hopeful that he will get a chance in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Mumbai team for the first two matches

Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Siddesh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamor (wicketkeeper), Siddhant Adhatrao (wicketkeeper), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh, Mohit Awasthi, MD. Junaid Khan, Royston Dias.