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}}'''Sarfaraz Naushad Khan''' is an Indian cricketer. He represents India in Test cricket while playing for Mumbai in domestic matches and joining Chennai Super Kings for the Indian Premier League. Sarfaraz gained early recognition for his record-breaking performances in school cricket and has since built a reputation as a consistent run-scorer in domestic cricket and a promising performer at the international level.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sarfaraz Khan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/sarfaraz-khan-642525llwebsite =ESPNcricinfo||access-date=6 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IPL Player Retention 2018: Twitter stunned by RCB's decision to retain Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan was born in October 22, 1997 of Mumbai, Maharashtra. His family originally hails from Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He spent his childhood years practicing cricket at Azad Maidan which is a famous cricket ground in Mumbai. His father Naushad Khan who also serves as his coach played a crucial role in developing his cricket skills since Sarfaraz was young. To overcome challenges like long travel during monsoon seasons, his father arranged a synthetic pitch near their home, allowing Sarfaraz to practice regularly and develop his technique, especially against bouncy deliveries.

Sarfaraz first gained public recognition when he established a new Harris Shield record by scoring 439 runs during a single innings match at the age of 12 which had been held by Sachin Tendulkar. He went on to represent Mumbai in domestic cricket and later also played for Uttar Pradesh. His first-class career began in 2014 and he achieved outstanding results through his consistent performances which included a triple century achievement during the 2020 Ranji Trophy competition. He has secured his position as one of the leading run producers in domestic cricket especially during red-ball cricket matches. He displayed his adaptability through his performance as a wicketkeeper in T20 events which included the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competition.

Sarfaraz joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru for his IPL debut in 2015, which made him the youngest player to participate in the tournament at that time. He later played for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, showcasing his power-hitting ability in the middle order. The Chennai Super Kings acquired him in 2026 which marked the beginning of a new chapter in his IPL career.