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Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the Indian cricket team has been associated with concerns over his fitness and disciplinary issues. However, sources within the Mumbai cricket fraternity have refuted these claims.
While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) believes that Sarfaraz needs to improve his fitness and display more discipline both on and off the field, individuals associated with Mumbai cricket have come to the defense of the talented middle-order batsman.
One incident that drew criticism was Sarfaraz's gesture of pointing towards the dressing room after scoring a crucial hundred against Delhi in the previous season. This action was misinterpreted as a dig at one of the selectors present at the match.
However, sources close to Sarfaraz stated that his celebration during a Ranji match in Delhi was intended for his teammates and coach Amol Mujumdar, who had acknowledged his performance by doffing his hat. The selector present was Salil Ankola and not Chetan Sharma. Sarfaraz's celebration was merely an expression of relief and joy after guiding the team out of a pressure situation.
The source further questioned whether it was wrong for a player to display exuberance in their celebration, particularly when pointing towards their own dressing room.
There was also an incident where it was reported that Madhya Pradesh coach Chandrakant Pandit was unhappy with Sarfaraz's attitude. However, the source clarified that Pandit has always been affectionate towards Sarfaraz.
In conclusion, despite the claims regarding Sarfaraz Khan's fitness and disciplinary issues, individuals associated with Mumbai cricket have come forward to support him, explaining the context behind his celebrations and refuting the allegations against his attitude.
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