Watch: Mumbai coach Amol Muzumdar literally takes hats off as Sarfaraz Khan scores another century

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On 17 January 2023, Mumbai took on Delhi in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. So, all eyes were on Sarfaraz Khan as he has been enjoying a great run in the domestic season with the bat in recent years. However, still, he failed to get a call-up to team India for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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So, fans were hoping to see him scoring big runs once again in the tournament. However, he did not disappoint his fans as he scored 125 runs off 155 balls, including 16 fours and four sixes. After that century, he came up with an aggressive celebration. But, in response to that, Mumbai coach Amol Muzumdar lauded his consistent domination by raising his hat in appreciation.  

Here is the shared video:

Sarfaraz Khan, The run machine. pic.twitter.com/jrFSR2IbQK

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“I will never give up the practice, I will not go under depression.” - Sarfaraz Khan

His inning was crucial as Mumbai got bundled out for 293 runs on the first day of the match in just 79.2 overs. Meanwhile, after failing to get a place for team India, Sarfaraz said that he will not give up and continue his hard work to get that call. 

While talking to Indian Express, Sarfaraz Khan 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,” the Mumbai batter 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.