Sarfaraz Khan ruled out cricket after sustaining an injury during the BGT

In a significant blow, Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan is likely to miss the upcoming 2024-25 Ranji Trophy match due to an injury sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. According to reports, Sarfaraz Khan might miss all the group stage matches of the tournament and might return only in the knockout stages.

Mumbai are currently ranked third in Group A of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy with 22 points. The domestic giants won three games, lost one and tied one in the first leg of the tournament. They will begin the return leg of the season with a match against Jammu & Kashmir, starting on Thursday, January 23.

Sarfaraz Khan ruled out of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 group stage

The right-handed batsman reportedly suffered a minor hairline fracture to his ribs while playing in practice shortly before the team left for Australia. After returning to India, a scan confirmed the injury and he was advised to rest for three weeks. As a result, Sarfaraz is likely to miss the group stage of the tournament.

“He suffered the injury while playing during practice just a couple of days before the Indian team left Australia. After returning to India, a scan showed that he had suffered a minor rib fracture and he was advised a full three-week break for He is unlikely to play in Mumbai in their Ranji match against J&K. In fact, he could miss the entire league phase of the tournament and be fit only for the knockouts.” a source was quoted as saying to TOI.

Sarfaraz Khan missed playing XI in BGT 2024-25

Sarfaraz Khan did not get a chance to play in any of the matches during Team India’s 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign where the team lost 3-1. The 27-year-old has played six Test matches for the national cricket team, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including one century and three fifties.

Mumbai will be bolstered by the return of Shivam Dube, who was dropped from India’s T20I squad for the five-match series against England. India captain Rohit Sharma is expected to join the Ranji Trophy training camp in Mumbai on Tuesday. He has not yet confirmed his participation in the next match.

Sarfaraz Khan One of Mumbai’s leading batsmen in domestic cricket

Sarfaraz Khan made his first-class debut in December 2014. He has played 54 matches, scoring 4,593 runs at an impressive average of 65.61, including 16 centuries and 14 half-centuries.

One of his memorable performances was in October 2024 during the Irani Trophy, where he was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 222 off 286 balls, with 25 fours and four sixes.

The right-handed batsman helped Mumbai win the Irani Cup by taking a first-innings lead. Sarfaraz’s consistent performances in domestic cricket have cemented his reputation as a prolific batsman.

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