{
  "id": 17814954,
  "title": "'Only My Father Has Supported Me': Sarfaraz Khan Reflects On Sacrifices, Selectors & His Uncertain India Future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/only-my-father-has-supported-me-sarfaraz-khan-reflects-on-sacrifices",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:14:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/only-my-father-has-supported-me-sarfaraz-khan-reflects-on-sacrifices-selectors-his-uncertain-india-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Sarfaraz Khan has shared his struggles and reflections on his uncertain future with the Indian cricket team, emphasizing the sacrifices made by his father and the lack of communication from selectors. Despite losing around 20 kg and continuing to score runs in domestic cricket, Khan remains unsure of what more he must do to earn another opportunity with the national side. He expressed frustration about repeatedly proving himself and highlighted his father's relentless commitment as his sole source of motivation. Khan also questioned the perception that his batting is suited only to Indian conditions, sharing his performances abroad as evidence of his ability to adapt. He revealed that he significantly reduced his weight during the off-season, largely in response to criticism about his fitness, but emphasized that he has no instructions from the team or management regarding his weight loss.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}