India, Jan. 23 -- Sarfaraz Khan once again made a compelling case for a return to the Test setup with a standout performance that underlined his consistency and hunger for runs. The Mumbai batter extended his purple patch in domestic cricket with an incredible double century in the Ranji Trophy. The right-hander, who earned his Test cap during the 2024 tour of England, found himself out of favour after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a series in which he did not get a game. Since then, Sarfaraz has let his bat do the talking. The Mumbai batter has piled on runs across domestic competitions, showing the same intensity and assurance regardless of the format.

He carried his rich form from the Vijay Hazare Trophy into the Ranji Trophy after the ...