Sarfaraz Ahmed, the former captain of the Pakistani cricket team, made a comeback to international cricket with a bang. In his return to the national team after being sidelined for several months, Sarfaraz scored two half-centuries in the Test series against New Zealand. His performances have led many fans to call for his permanent return to the team and have sparked discussions about the reasons for his initial exclusion.
During his time away from the national team, Sarfaraz focused on improving his fitness and domestic cricket performances. He played for various domestic teams and led the Sindh team almost to victory in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. His strong performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, who gave Sarfaraz the opportunity to showcase his skills and earn a place back in the national team.
Sarfaraz's return to the national team has not been without controversy, however. Some critics have pointed out that his initial exclusion from the team was due to poor performances and a lack of fitness and have questioned whether he is truly ready to make a comeback. Others have argued that the previous chairman of the PCB, Ramiz Raja, was too quick to sideline Sarfaraz and that the new chairman, Najam Sethi, was right to give him a second chance.
Regardless of the reasons for Sarfaraz's initial exclusion, it is clear that he has made the most of his opportunity to return to the national team. His twin half-centuries in the Test series against New Zealand have impressed fans and critics alike and have led many to call for his permanent return to the team. With the World Cup just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if Sarfaraz can continue to perform at a high level and earn a place in the Pakistani team for the tournament.
Ahmed has a long and successful history in Pakistani cricket. He made his debut for the national team in 2007 and has since become one of the country's most reliable wicketkeeper-batsmen. In addition to his successful international career, Sarfaraz has also enjoyed success in domestic cricket.
Despite his successes, Sarfaraz has faced criticism and controversy in the past. In 2019, he was removed as captain of the national team and dropped from the squad due to poor performances and a lack of fitness. This led to speculation that Sarfaraz's career was over, and many fans and critics wrote him off. However, with the appointment of a new chairman at the PCB and a strong showing in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz was able to earn his way back into the national team and prove his critics wrong.
