Mumbai's outstanding batsman Sarfaraz Khan was notably missing when the BCCI selectors announced the India A team for a series of four-day matches against South Africa A last week. This decision has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the rationale behind excluding Sarfaraz, who has recently transformed his physique and performed well during the India A tour of England.

With an impressive tally of 4,759 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 65.19 over 56 matches, Sarfaraz has also represented India in six Test matches, accumulating 371 runs, which includes one century and three half-centuries. His most recent Test appearance was against New Zealand in November 2024.

Although Sarfaraz was included in India's tour of Australia late last year, he has not been part of the Test squa

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