Sarfaraz Khan has once again become the focus of Indian cricket discussions after a string of dominant domestic performances, as reported by 8jjcricket, prompting former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin to call on the BCCI to give him another opportunity at the international level.

Sarfaraz has been in sensational form across formats. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 329 runs in seven matches at a strike rate over 200, including a 73 off 22 balls. He followed this with 303 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and a monumental double century for Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, showcasing both white-ball explosiveness and red-ball patience.

Azharuddin publicly backed Sarfaraz, emphasizing his consistent run-scoring, attacking mindset, and technical growth, including improved handling of swing and shot selection. According to the former captain, Indian cricket needs players like Sarfaraz, who can shift momentum quickly and dominate bowlers.

Sarfaraz’s international experience, although limited to six Tests, combined with his recent domestic dominance, makes a strong case for his inclusion. With the Indian middle order highly competitive, his ability to play both long innings and quickfire knocks provides valuable flexibility.

Looking ahead, Sarfaraz will feature in IPL 2026 with Chennai Super Kings, offering another high-pressure platform to prove his readiness for India. His performances, technical refinement, and senior backing underline that his return to the national side is increasingly a matter of “when” rather than “if.”