Pakistan used Sarfaraz Ahmed as their wicketkeeper for the Test series against New Zealand, leaving Mohammad Rizwan on the bench.
After the second Test against New Zealand ended in a draw on Day 5, Pakistan breathed a sigh of relief. After the bad light abruptly ended the game.
Naseem Shah and Abrar Ahmed continued their unbeaten run at the crease at a time when the hosts needed 15 runs to win with only one wicket remaining.
Although Pakistan was a long way from achieving the enormous target of 319, Sarfaraz Ahmed’s century as a wicketkeeper completely altered the game’s momentum.
Sarfaraz, who made his return to the national team in the first Test against New Zealand, scored 86 runs to play his part perfectly. In the second Test, he went on to score brilliant scores of 78 and 118.
Since he was named Player of the Series, the former Pakistan captain has been receiving a lot of praise from cricket fans and others. However, Mohammad Rizwan’s tweet was one wish that definitely caught everyone’s attention.
“Another brilliant knock from Saifi bhai. This is the result of perseverance and faith in Allah. Man of the Series hone se aisi hi khushi jase ye mujhe mila ho Mujhe Saifi bhai Balnk, us se bhi zada, yaqeenan.
Rizwan tweeted, “Khush rahain @SarfarazA_54 bhai.” Rizwan was benched for the second Test, and Pakistan used Sarfaraz as their wicketkeeper.
Despite this, the 30-year-old cricket player congratulated his teammate on his accomplishment with great sportsmanship.
Shahid Afridi, Pakistan’s interim chief selector, praised Sarfaraz’s performance, but he made it clear that Rizwan was the team’s top choice for white-ball cricket.
“I’m very happy that Saifi has made a comeback and given such an amazing performance,” Shahid Afridi said in the press conference.