Sarfaraz Khan

Royal Challengers Bangalore packed a suprising punch during the IPL Retention in January 2018, when they announced the uncapped Sarfaraz Khan as their third retained player after Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. The 20-year old first made the mark when he was just 12 years old in 2009, scoring a blistering 439 in his maiden Haris Shield match. The Mumbai batsman continued to perform in Ranji Trophy and was eventually included in India's squad for the Under-19 World Cup in 2014, where he impressed with his batting performances and his wide range of stroke plays. He amassed 211 runs in the tournament at an average of 70.33 at a strike rate of 105. His break in IPL came in 2015 season when he was bought by RCB for Rs 50 lakh, making him the youngest player to play in the T20 league, at 17. In 12 innings in IPL, he has scored 177 runs at an average of 29.5 but his strike rate of 173.53 is his biggest asset.

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Sarfaraz Khan opens up after Team India selection snub: ’Can’t do anything about the past’

January 28, 2026 4:32 pm

Over the past year, the Mumbai batsman has endured several ups and downs and has been consistently overlooked despite a string of strong performances. While he has not received a clear explanation for his omission, it has not stopped him from working towards his goal.

Dilip Vengsarkar on Sarfaraz Khan's non-selection in Indian team: 'It’s really baffling for me...'

January 02, 2026 11:26 am

The Indian Express earlier reported that, fundamentally, there seems to be a disbelief over his talent

'CSK should look at riding his purple patch by slotting him into the Playing XII surely?': R Ashwin on Sarfaraz Khan

December 31, 2025 4:40 pm

Sarfaraz has been in electric form in the domestic circuit this season, scoring a century and three half centuries in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

FILE IMAGE: Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan in action. (PTI)

Sarfaraz Khan thanks CSK for 'giving me new life'

December 17, 2025 11:43 pm

Sarfaraz Khan has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in the past apart from his last team Delhi Capitals in 2023

Sarfaraz admitted that despite the lack of scores, he was getting support from his teammates and praised newly-appointed captain Shardul Thakur. (PTI)

'There is no frustration at all': Sarfaraz Khan opens up about his lack of runs for Mumbai in 2025-26 Ranji Trophy

November 15, 2025 3:44 pm

Sarfaraz Khan has made scores of 16, 15, 5 not out, 1, 42 and 32 so far this season and has another opportunity to score big against Puducherry on Sunday.

On a surface that had early spite but eased out later, Musheer was the only batter who found a measure of the opposition attack in an absorbing opening session. (PTI Photo)

Teary-eyed Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz's younger brother, dedicates Ranji Trophy century to late uncle

November 09, 2025 9:53 am

Musheer's mother's brother, who had played a role in his development as a cricketer, passed away on the morning of Mumbai's match against Himachal Pradesh; "I became emotional after hitting 100. So I cried a little,” Musheer said; Siddhesh Lad batting on 100.

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Sarfaraz Khan in spotlight as Mumbai aim for top spot against bottom-placed HP

November 08, 2025 8:17 am

Sarfaraz Khan is yet to register a half-century in the season, with scores of 42, 32, 1, 15, and 5 not out, and has two matches at home before the domestic season pauses for the white-ball leg.