Team India skipper Rohit Sharma and Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan have set social media buzzing after being spotted training together at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Posted by Sarfaraz on Instagram, the picture of the duo quickly went viral among fans who were thrilled to see the senior pro and the young run machine sharing nets.Sarfaraz, who has been in sensational domestic form, continues to strengthen his case for a national call-up. Recently, he hammered an unbeaten 109 off as many balls against Haryana in the Buchi Babu Tournament in Chennai.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Walking in with Mumbai struggling at 84 for four, the 27-year-old stitched a vital 117-run stand with Hardik Tamore to rescue his side. His knock, laced with nine boundaries and five sixes, followed up his explosive 138 in the tournament opener against TNCA XI.Although Mumbai were knocked out of the competition after conceding first-innings lead to Bengal, Sarfaraz’s consistency has been the standout takeaway. With India’s home Test season against the West Indies around the corner, his performances could not have been more timely.
Rohit Sharma and Sarfaraz Khan
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is in the middle of his own preparation phase as he readies for India’s three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning October 19 in Perth. Having retired from Test cricket in May after a glittering career, the 38-year-old is set to return to international action after more than seven months. A recent Instagram video of his net session highlighted his trademark fluency and reassured fans of his fitness after a brief health scare last week.The sight of Rohit mentoring Sarfaraz at the NCA has sparked speculation about a possible grooming process for the talented batter. With stalwarts like Rohit and Virat Kohli now focused solely on ODIs, the baton could soon pass to the next generation.
