Sarfaraz Khan's return: A 17kg weight loss, relentless fight and a Test recall
On Friday, Sarfaraz Khan posted a photo on Instagram from the 2019 Telugu film ‘Jersey’ with a caption that read: “I may not fit in, but I’ll fight with everything I’ve got.” Just 48 hours later, the 28-yearold was rewarded for his seemingly endless ‘fight’ when he replaced the injured Sai Sudharsan in the Indian squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka. After finally receiving the news he had…
Sarfaraz Khan, the Mumbai batter, has made a striking return to the Indian Test team after a 19-month absence. The 28-year-old's perseverance and hard work have finally paid off, as he replaced Sai Sudharsan in the squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Sarfaraz's transformation from an overweight player to a lean, fit athlete has been a significant factor in his successful comeback.
After being sidelined due to his weight, Sarfaraz embarked on a rigorous fitness journey. He lost an impressive 17 kgs in a year, and since 2025, his entire family, including his father-coach Naushad Khan, has been on a weight-loss mission. Naushad lost 12 kgs in just a month last year, and they all follow a strict diet, consuming sauteed vegetables with boiled chicken, boiled eggs, and green tea and black coffee.
This drastic change in lifestyle has not only helped Sarfaraz regain his place in the Indian Test team but also serves as an inspiration to others who face similar challenges.
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