Rajkot, Feb. 15 -- Naushad Khan, the father of debutant batter Sarfaraz Khan, who teared up and was seen embracing his son after he received his India cap from stalwart spinner Anil Kumble, expressed his delight over the Mumbaikar finally realising his dream of playing for the country.

In a video clip posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on his official X handle, Naushad said his son's international debut, marking the realisation of his long quest to represent the country, sent out a clear message to youngsters and aspiring cricketers to keep working hard and not take their eyes off the eventual goal.

Overcome with emotion after watching his son receive his India cap, Naushad, fighting off tears of joy, was picture...