Musheer Khan is all set to reap the reward for his first-class performances, including in the Duleep Trophy, and is set to be named in India A’s squad for tour to Australia
Mumbai batter Musheer Khan has definitely caught the eyes of the selectors with his sensational knock in the Duleep Trophy opener against India A. The young batter’s rise to fame from making his first-class debut in 2022 to featuring in the U19 World Cup has been meteoric. Musheer is on track on following his brother Sarfaraz Khan‘s suit to making his India cricket team debut soon and the seeds for it have already been sown.
Musheer Khan reaps rewards for Duleep Trophy heroics
As per reports, Musheer Khan is all set to be included in the India A squad that will travel to Australia in November ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Musheer’s inclusion in the Duleep Trophy was already an indication of the selectors’ interest in grooming the youngster, the move to include him for the tour to Australia clearly shows chief selector Ajit Agarkar and co’s intention to fast-track his ascent to the Indian Test team.
The squad for India A’s tour to Australia will be selected based on the performances of the players in Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup, both tournaments which Musheer Khan is a part of. With three centuries and seven fifties from just seven first-class games, Musheer Khan has already emerged as a breakout talent that the selectors are keeping a keen eye on. Not to forget, his double century in the quarterfinal and a century in the finals of the Ranji Trophy.
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A stunning Duleep Trophy debut for Musheer Khan
Cut to the Duleep Trophy, he was named alongside brother Sarfaraz in Abhimanyu Easwaran-led India B.
Musheer walked in to bat on Day 1 when India B were at a perilious position. Along with Saini, the youngster steadied the ship for the team and went on to score a century. Then, on Day 2, he managed to convert the century into a 150-run knock, fighting on till he made 181 runs, following narrowly short of a well-deserved double ton. He became the third-highest teenage run-scorer on Duleep Trophy debut.
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Battle of brothers: Sarfaraz vs Musheer for India spot soon?
Well, considering Musheer’s golden form, one can only wonder when he will lock horns with his brother for a spot in India’s Test side. Sarfaraz Khan made his long-awaited debut for India only in 2024 despite having a stellar record in domestic cricket over the last three years. However, there’s a high chance that the team could look towards the younger brother very soon.
Musheer Khan’s all-round ability gives him an upper-hand as his elder brother is just one dimensional. This could be an added advantage for India, as it increases both their batting and bowling strength.
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