'I’m also human, not a machine’ - Sarfaraz Khan on missing out on India squad for Australia series

On 15 January 2023, team India finished the home ODI series against Sri Lanka. They will be in action in the upcoming home series against the Kiwis and Aussies. On 13 January, the Indian Cricket Board announced the squads for those series. However, Sarfaraz Khan failed to get a place in the final squad for the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.  

Fans were hoping to see his name as he has scored a ton of runs in recent domestic seasons. But, selectors again ignored him and denied him a maiden call-up. Now, regarding that, Sarfaraz Khan opened up. However, he said that it would not stop him from trying and making sure of his place in the squad in the upcoming series. 

“I’m also human, not a machine” - Sarfaraz Khan

While talking to Indian Express, Sarfaraz said: “Everywhere I go, I hear murmurs that he will play for India soon. On social media, I have thousands of messages talking about my exclusion. Sab bolte hain tera time aayega (everyone says your time will come)."

“I came from Assam to Delhi the day after the selection and wasn’t able to sleep the whole night. I kept asking why am I not there? But now after speaking to my father, I’m back to normal. I will never give up the practice, I will not go under depression. Don’t worry, I will keep trying,” he added.

“I was down completely. It’s natural for anyone, especially once you have scored so many runs. I’m also human, not a machine. I too have emotions. I spoke to my father and he came to Delhi. I just had a practice session in Delhi with him. I have been getting messages and hearing that I should have been there. My father came and said our job is to score runs and he feels a day will come when I will play for India. So we need to keep that belief and let destiny decide the rest,” Sarfaraz Khan concluded.