Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan has undergone a rigorous fitness transformation, shedding 10 kg ahead of India’s upcoming five-match Test series against England. The Mumbai cricketer, who made his Test debut last year, has been following a strict diet plan and intensive training regimen to enhance his performance in overseas conditions.
Fitness Overhaul and Training Regimen
According to reports, Sarfaraz has been on a boiled vegetables and chicken diet, coupled with twice-a-day practice sessions to improve his batting technique, particularly his outside off-stump discipline—a crucial skill for English conditions. His dedication comes as he prepares to feature in India A’s tour of England, where he will play two four-day matches against England Lions before joining the senior squad.
Road to Redemption
Despite his impressive first-class record, Sarfaraz has struggled to cement his place in India’s Test XI. He was unsold in the IPL 2025 auction and missed the second half of the Ranji Trophy season due to injury. His last competitive match was against Australia’s Prime Minister XI in December 2024.
Sarfaraz’s Test career so far includes six matches, where he has scored 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including a century against New Zealand in Bengaluru. With the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the upcoming England tour presents a golden opportunity for Sarfaraz to stake his claim in India’s middle order.
India’s England Tour Schedule
India’s Test squad is set to be announced later this week, with the team traveling to England next month. Sarfaraz will first compete in India A’s matches against England Lions, scheduled from May 30 to June 9, before potentially joining the senior squad for the main Test series starting June 13.
As Sarfaraz continues his fitness and technical preparations, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await his performance in English conditions, hoping he can translate his domestic success onto the international stage.
