“I had thought I wouldn’t come,” says Sarfaraz Khan’s father, describing the communication from Suryakumar Yadav that made him reconsider.

His father, Naushad Khan, was initially hesitant to attend his son’s Test debut in Rajkot, even though Sarfaraz Khan has been the talk of the town since yesterday. But Suryakumar Yadav’s heartfelt plea made him reconsider. On Thursday, February 15, Sarfaraz made his Test debut at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium against England. Anil Kumble gave Sarfaraz his test cap, setting off an emotional sequence that had Naushad in tears.

In line with his talent, Sarfaraz Khan shone on his debut, smashing a brilliant 62 off just 66 balls. His nine boundaries and six during his innings astounded the onlookers. Naushad gave Suryakumar credit for convincing him to attend this important event. Naushad couldn’t control his emotions as he was moved by Suryakumar’s message and quickly made plans to visit Rajkot. He concurred with Suryakumar’s emotional speech.

“Aside from the fact that I had a slight cold, I initially believed I wouldn’t attend because it would put Sarfaraz under duress. Yet I nearly melted when I read Surya’s message. I was unable to resist going after receiving this communication from Surya. Naushad, cited by NDTV Sports, “just took a pill and came here yesterday.”

Suryakumar Yadav’s message to Naushad read:

I am cognizant of your feelings. But trust me, my parents were right behind me when I received my Test cap and made my Test debut (last year in March in Nagpur against Australia). And there was nothing ordinary about that moment. There are not too many times like these. According to Sarfaraz’s father, Yadav stated, “I would therefore suggest that you go.”

It was my dream to play for the Indian team in front of him. Sarfaraz Khan

After the play in Rajkot that day, Sarfaraz spoke to reporters and shared his happiness at fulfilling his childhood dream of representing India in front of his father. He made it clear that, in his father’s eyes, wearing the national colors was more important to him than scoring runs. Regretfully, a misunderstanding with Ravindra Jadeja led to his first-ever Test innings being run out. He treasured the chance to represent his nation on such an important occasion, even after being dismissed.

“My father saw me fall to the ground for the first time and take the cap.” He began my cricket (training) when I was six years old. Playing in front of him for the Indian squad was my ambition. Playing for India in front of my father brought me more happiness than runs and performances. When I held the headgear in front of him, he and my wife both became quite upset. Sarfaraz remarked, “Given the hard work he had put in on me, I felt like some load was off my shoulders and I did not waste it.