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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join Richards, Kohli, Miandad

The mountain of runs that he scored in domestic circuit might have opened the doors of Indian cricket to him, but for Sarfaraz Khan the learning never stops as he aspires to join the league of legends like Virat Kohli, Viv Richards and Javed Miandad. Sarfaraz has been recently drafted into the India squad for the second Test against England starting here from Friday after KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out due to injuries. The prolific Mumbai batter turned into a fan-boy while discussing his learning process. "I like to watch Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sir Vivian Richards, and even Javed Miandad because my dad has told me that I play like him. I watch Joe Root's batting also. "Anyone who is succeeding, I am watching them to see how they are doing it so I can learn and apply it. I want to continue doing this, whether it's in the Ranji Trophy or playing for India in the future," Sarfaraz told JioCinema. But then there is a real-life hero for Sarfaraz -- his father Naushad

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join Richards, Kohli, Miandad
Updated On : 03 Feb 2024 | 8:56 AM IST

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as Global Ambassador for ODI World Cup 2023

Sachin Tendulkar is set to walk out with the trophy ahead of the opener between England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as Global Ambassador for ODI World Cup 2023
Updated On : 04 Oct 2023 | 12:01 PM IST

Vivian Richards thanks PM for India giving Covid jabs to Caribbean nations

West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards and former greats Richie Richardson and Jimmy Adams on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Vivian Richards thanks PM for India giving Covid jabs to Caribbean nations
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 3:48 PM IST

Gavaskar and Richards were my batting heroes, says Sachin Tendulkar

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar said legendary Sunil Gavaskar and West Indies great Viv Richards were his batting heroes when he was young, while his dad Ramesh Tendulkar was his real life hero.

Gavaskar and Richards were my batting heroes, says Sachin Tendulkar
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 8:49 PM IST

England vs West Indies Test series renamed to Richards-Botham Trophy

The third Test between England and West Indies will be the last time the two teams compete for the Wisden Trophy

England vs West Indies Test series renamed to Richards-Botham Trophy
Updated On : 24 Jul 2020 | 2:39 PM IST

Vivian Richards recalls how he felt after Clive Llyod lifted 1975 WC trophy

On June 21 in 1975, West Indies won the first edition of the Cricket World Cup. The Clive Lloyd-side became champion after defeating Australia in the final

Vivian Richards recalls how he felt after Clive Llyod lifted 1975 WC trophy
Updated On : 22 Jun 2020 | 3:30 PM IST

Kohli's double ton a classy knock: Vivian Richards

West Indian legend said that he thoroughly enjoyed the Delhi batsman's effort with the willow

Kohli's double ton a classy knock: Vivian Richards
Updated On : 23 Jul 2016 | 5:46 PM IST