Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Sarfaraz Khan to make a comeback to the national team. Singh expressed his disappointment at Khan’s omission from the squad for the upcoming series against England. He believes Khan, who has been in good form, has the potential to bounce back, just like Karun Nair did after being dropped from the team. Khan recently scored 92 in a practice match against the England Lions.
“It’s very unfortunate… I was a bit shocked not seeing his name in the squad. I’m sure he will come back strong. He has got that will to make a comeback. All I can say is, don’t be disheartened, you will get your due, if not today, then tomorrow. Look at Karun Nair. He scored 300 runs against England and then never got too many opportunities. Now he is back in England with the team,” Harbhajan said. The piece suggests that Sarfaraz Khan’s consistent performances make him a preferable choice over Karun Nair, despite Nair’s impressive triple century, due to Khan’s adaptability and regular scoring.