Expressing remorse for Sarfaraz Khan’s unfortunate run-out incident, Ravindra Jadeja has publicly apologized and assumed responsibility for the mix-up during the first day of the India-England Test match in Rajkot.
Sarfaraz Khan, standing at 62 runs, fell victim to the confusion when Jadeja sought a single to secure his fourth Test century.
However, the decision to send the debutant back to the non-striker’s end came too late, resulting in Mark Wood’s precise throw ending Sarfaraz’s commendable innings.
The incident elicited visible frustration from Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who displayed his displeasure by tossing his cap in frustration.
Jadeja faced criticism from fans on social media following the incident but has since issued a statement expressing regret for the misjudgment that led to Sarfaraz’s run-out. He also commended the debutant for his noteworthy performance.
In a statement posted on his Instagram story, Ravindra Jadeja expressed his regret,
stating,
“Feeling bad for Sarfaraz Khan. It was my wrong call. Well played.”
During a press conference, Sarfaraz Khan acknowledged the miscommunication, thanking Jadeja for his guidance throughout the innings. He revealed that Jadeja admitted to the misunderstanding, reassuring Sarfaraz that he was content with the situation.
“Jadeja was guiding me through the innings. He told me to spend some time in the crease and said that the runs would follow. He came to me and said that a little bit of miscommunication happened’. I was okay with it,”
Sarfaraz revealed.
Sarfaraz’s debut was marked by a remarkable performance, where he quickly reached his fifty in just 48 balls, matching the record for the fastest half-century by an Indian debutant in Tests. Jadeja, positioned at No.5, alongside captain Rohit Sharma, stabilized India’s innings after a top-order collapse, ultimately notching his fourth Test century and remaining unbeaten at 110 by the day’s end.
