Overview

• Sarfaraz Khan has shed 10 kg in less than two months through a strict diet of boiled vegetables, grilled chicken, and eggs, guided by his father, Naushad Khan.
• He trains twice daily, focusing on playing 300–500 swinging balls each session to improve off-stump discipline crucial for English conditions.
• Selected for India A's England tour, Sarfaraz will play two matches against the England Lions and an intra-squad game starting May 30.
• The retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have opened two middle-order slots in India's Test XI, providing Sarfaraz with an opportunity to secure a spot.
• Despite a strong domestic record, including a 150-run Test knock against New Zealand, Sarfaraz is yet to play a Test match abroad.