Chandigarh, February 16

Anand Mahindra offered to gift a Thar to Naushad Khan, the father of Indian batsman Sarfaraz who got his Test cap from leg-spinner Anil Kumble today.

Moved by Naushad’s commentary on his son’s achievement, Mahindra posted on X, “Himmat nahin chodna, bas!” The post further read: “Hard work. Courage. Patience. What better qualities than those for a father to inspire in a child? For being an inspirational parent, it would be my privilege and honour if Naushad Khan would accept the gift of a Thar.”

A consistent performer on the domestic circuit for Mumbai, Sarfaraz had been in contention for national selection for a long time but the 26-year-old has had to wait for his chance to break into the Indian Test side.

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