A recent photograph featuring Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and Mumbai’s talented batter Sarfaraz Khan has taken social media by storm. The duo was spotted training together at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, and the picture, initially shared by Sarfaraz on Instagram, quickly captivated fans eager to see the seasoned veteran and the young powerhouse sharing the nets.
Sarfaraz, known for his sensational form in domestic cricket, continues to make a strong case for a call-up to the national team. His recent performance saw him smashing an unbeaten 109 runs off an equal number of balls against Haryana during the Buchi Babu Tournament in Chennai. This explosive innings came at a crucial time when Mumbai’s team was struggling at 84 for four, and Sarfaraz, alongside Hardik Tamore, built a vital 117-run partnership to pull his side out of trouble. His impressive knock included nine boundaries and five sixes, building on his previous score of 138 in the tournament opener against TNCA XI.
Despite Mumbai’s exit from the competition after conceding the first-innings lead to Bengal, Sarfaraz’s consistent high-level performances have been a significant highlight. With India’s domestic Test series against the West Indies on the horizon, his timely form could not be more advantageous for his national team aspirations.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is diligently preparing for India’s upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, scheduled to commence on October 19 in Perth. Having announced his retirement from Test cricket in May after a distinguished career, the 38-year-old is poised to make his return to international action after a break of over seven months. A recent video from his net session, shared on Instagram, showcased his characteristic fluent batting and reassured fans about his fitness following a brief health concern last week.
The heartwarming visual of Rohit seemingly mentoring Sarfaraz at the NCA has fueled widespread speculation about a potential grooming process for the promising young batter. As established stars like Rohit and Virat Kohli increasingly focus on white-ball formats, it appears the torch is gradually being passed to the next generation of Indian cricketers.