Naushad Khan was flooded with congratulatory messages and calls the second he switched on his telephone after touchdown in Mumbai. His elder son, Sarfaraz, taking part in for India A, had scored a first-class century towards England Lions in Ahmedabad, whereas 7,625km away at Bloemfontein, his youthful one Musheer had scored a match-winning ton in India’s 201-run win over Eire within the U-19 World Cup.
“There are 800 unseen messages on my WhatsApp. All of them are about Sarfaraz and Musheer. I’ll go dwelling and reply to every one in every of them,” Naushad tells The Indian Categorical from Mumbai.
On Wednesday, Naushad was in Hyderabad for BCCI’s annual operate to gather the Madhav Rao Scindia award for the best run-getter in Ranji Trophy. Sarfaraz was the match’s main scorer with 982 runs. He has dominated India’s home circuit for the previous three years however continues to be knocking on the doorways of the Indian cricket staff. Since 2020, he has scored greater than 2,000 runs at a median of 82 however is but to get an India name.
When requested what his son must do to get chosen for India, Naushad smiles and says: “Simply preserve scoring runs.”
“I used to be not presupposed to go for this award however since Sarfaraz had a match the subsequent day, I needed to. I’m glad that I went to Hyderabad and the type of compliments I’ve acquired about Sarfaraz has given me a confidence increase.
For his unbelievable century within the first-innings, Musheer Khan is adjudged the Participant of the Match 👏👏#TeamIndia win by 201 runs 👌👌
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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 25, 2024
“BCCI ne usey award diya aur mujhe yakeen hai BCCI usey Take a look at cap bhi dega (BCCI has given him an award and I’m certain they are going to give him a Take a look at cap as effectively),” the proud father says.
Sarfaraz, who missed out on a century by 4 runs within the warm-up match towards England Lions, and did not convert his half-century within the first unofficial Take a look at, hammered 161 off 160 balls, his first century for India A.
Musheer reveals promise
In South Africa, the youthful Khan, who has but to ship on the promise that he has proven in BCCI’s age-group competitions, scored his first century in U-19 cricket. Apparently, Sarfaraz has a report of scoring seven fifty-plus complete, probably the most in an U-19 World Cup, however by no means had a century.
On the post-match presentation, Musheer stated he and his brother have a “comparable model of batting.” They each are busy and love to attain massive. Musheer struggled within the opening match towards Bangladesh however confirmed composure within the second. He accomplished his half-century in 66 balls after which modified gears to attain the subsequent 50 in simply 34 balls.
“I hurried a bit for runs within the final match, so I gave myself a while on this match. I bought the end result,” he says.
Musheer hit 4 sixes in his knock, all of them within the second half of his knock. His favorite was the one over mid-wicket towards medium pacer Oliver Riley. The shot bought him going.
“Musheer is an opener. He has bought a really calm head on his shoulders. He has bought the most effective of each video games. He can change gears as per state of affairs and circumstances,” says Naushad.
“I spoke to him after the Bangladesh match. He was in good nick however was simply not in a position to get an enormous one. Now the monkey is off the again. To be trustworthy, with VVS Laxman and Hrishikesh Kanitkar round him, I don’t want to inform him something. He’s in secure arms.”
Mumbai’s khadoos cricket
The Mumbai college of batting preaches filling one’s boots when the chance presents itself, not throwing one’s wicket away as soon as in. That’s what Sarfaraz in Ahmedabad and Musheer in Bloemfontein confirmed.
Naushad offers credit score to Mumbai’s cricketing system and BCCI’s construction for the expansion of each his sons.
Naushad Khan acquired the award for his elder son Sarfaraz in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Sarfaraz gained the Madhav Rai Scindia medal for the best run-getter for the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season. (Particular association)
“I’ve accomplished my bit as a result of they’re my sons. However Mumbai cricket has performed an even bigger function within the growth of their sport. The khadoos cricketing tradition of Mumbai has made them hungry for runs,” he says.
“In Mumbai, they’re used to taking part in two-day and three-day video games from a really younger age and by the point they get to the NCA (Nationwide Cricket Academy), they’re able to play higher-level cricket. The BCCI’s construction can also be so sturdy that when you work arduous, you possibly can dominate the tournaments constantly.
“There may be plenty of cricket. They play U-14s, U-16s, U-19s, U-23s after which for the senior staff. To not overlook all of the totally different codecs as effectively. A coach can work on the gamers however it’s the construction that takes them to totally different ranges,” explains Naushad.
Tour down reminiscence lane
Naushad will get emotional whereas speaking about his journey. Again in 2014, he had watched his eldest son Sarfaraz make his India U-19 debut with an eight-year-old Musheer on his lap. Nearly a decade later, each his sons scored centuries on the identical day however he couldn’t watch it. The India A match isn’t on tv, whereas he was on a flight when Musheer reached the three-figure mark.
“I’ll watch their batting movies within the morning,” he laughs.
Over time, Naushad has spent hours allotting throw-downs, and has travelled throughout the nation along with his sons simply to play matches. He couldn’t assist himself turning nostalgic whereas speaking in regards to the journey.
“Maine pehle hello bol diya tha unko achha baap chahiye ya achha coach (I’ve requested each of them at a really early age whether or not they need a father or coach),” he reminisces.
“I’m a really punctual man. For me, time is cash. I rise up early within the morning, I sleep on time. I keep away from going to household features. I’ve adopted this routine for years now and the one cause is that within the morning they (his sons) shouldn’t miss their apply,” he says.
Naushad says he has been instructed by many who generally he’s too robust on his sons. “In the event that they need to play for India, they should be strong-willed,” he says.
After an unbelievable couple of days, Naushad has a dream of watching each his sons taking part in for India.
“Inshallah, wo bhi hoga (God keen, it’s going to additionally occur).”