In a moving display of resilience and brotherly love, Sarfaraz Khan fulfilled a promise he made to his family during the Irani Cup clash against the Rest of India. The talented Mumbai batter, deeply affected by his younger brother Musheer’s road accident, dedicated part of his unbeaten 222* to his sibling, delivering on a vow to score a double century for both himself and Musheer.
The past week has been an emotional whirlwind for the Khan family. Musheer, who had been riding high after a strong performance in the Duleep Trophy, was involved in a road accident alongside his father, Naushad Khan, in Uttar Pradesh. The young cricketer sustained a neck injury, forcing him to sit out the Irani Cup match, a blow to both him and the Mumbai team.
Sarfaraz Scores for Both Himself and Musheer
Determined not to let his brother’s absence go unnoticed, Sarfaraz Khan took to the crease with a clear mission. He played a stunning knock of 222* off 286 balls, smashing 25 fours and 4 sixes in a commanding innings that helped Mumbai reach a formidable 537. His performance wasn’t just a feat of skill, but one driven by promise.
I told my family and teammates that if I got set, I would score 200 – a hundred for me and a hundred for my brother,
Sarfaraz revealed to the media after his marathon knock. Despite the joy of reaching the double century, Sarfaraz admitted that his father would have been even prouder had Musheer been playing by his side.
If Musheer had been part of the match, Abbu would have been happier. But after the accident, I felt it was my responsibility to score big for both of us,
Sarfaraz added.
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Musheer’s Update After the Accident
The accident involving Musheer and his father happened on the outskirts of Lucknow, where their car overturned after hitting a road divider. Thankfully, the timely arrival of help ensured that both father and son escaped with minimal injuries.
Despite missing out on the Irani Cup, Musheer took to social media to assure fans of his recovery. In a video message, he expressed gratitude for the second chance at life and vowed to return stronger.
While Musheer couldn’t take part in the Irani Cup, his brother Sarfaraz made sure that his spirit was very much present on the field, dedicating a special century in a performance that will be remembered for more than just the numbers on the scoreboard.