BCCI has released the annual contract list for the period October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The board now has only three categories - A, B & C. The number of players in contract has also been reduced from 34 to 30 with Shami, Mukesh, Patidar, and Sarfaraz out.

BCCI annual contract: Meet players no longer in central contract list

Mumbai were bowled out for 215 in just 26.2 overs druing chase of 216 despite being 139/2 in 14.3 overs at one stage.  Sarfaraz finished with 62 off 20 balls (7 fours, 5 sixes) before being trapped LBW by Mayank Markande who took 4/31.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: How did they lose? Sarfaraz Khan’s historic 15-ball fifty in vain as Mumbai botch chase vs Punjab in 1 run thriller

Sarfaraz Khan last played in the IPL in 2023 for the Delhi Capitals and will now take the field for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings.

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He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.

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On Wednesday, on the opening day against Jammu and Kashmir, Mumbai started their innings on a poor note after they lost Musheer Khan for a three-ball duck. However, it was the BCCI that took the centre stage once Auqib Nabi scalped the batter. 

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Sarfaraz Khan, who recently lost 17 kg as part of his fitness journey, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income comes from domestic cricket, a BCCI contract and media partnerships.

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Often mocked and criticised on the internet for being overweight, Sarfaraz lost 17 kgs in two months, an unbelievable transformation.

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England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs

India selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar however, handed a comeback to Karun Nair who had last played a Test eight years ago. Nair is the only India batter apart from Virender Sehwag to score a triple ton in Tests.

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Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called the decision to send Sarfaraz Khan to bat at number 8 in the first innings of third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai a poor call.

IND vs NZ, 3rd Test: 'Pushed back in order to keep...,' Ex-India player on sending Sarfaraz at number 8

India captain Rohit Sharma said the hosts would give it all in the remaining two matches against New Zealand following conceding the Bengaluru game by eight wickets.

Rohit Sharma lauds Sarfaraz, Pant for mature knocks; backs India to give it all in remaining two Tests vs NZ

New Zealand beat India by eight wickets to win the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20), ending 36-year wait of bagging a Test victory in the country. Chasing a mere 107 on the final day, the Kiwis lost both openers to Jasprit Bumrah, but Will Young and Rachin Ravindra ensured a smooth ride afterwards.

IND v NZ 2024: New Zealand win in Bengaluru, bags first Test victory in India in 36 years

India are left at the mercy of the rain gods after Day 4 of the Bengaluru Test ended with New Zealand sitting in pole position to win the Bengaluru Test match. After bowling India out for 462 runs in the second innings, the visitors now need 107 runs to win the match.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: New Zealand sit in pole position despite Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant's heroics with bat

Sarfaraz Khan hit his maiden Test hundred against New Zealand on day four of the ongoing first Test in Bengaluru as Team India closes the first-inning deficit gap.

IND v NZ 1st Test: Sarfaraz Khan hits maiden Test hundred in Bengaluru as India cuts deficit, internet reacts

New Zealand sit in pole position to win the Bengaluru Test after they gained a 356-run lead in the first innings against India in the first of the three-match Test series.

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: New Zealand in pole position in Bengaluru despite Kohli-Sarfaraz fightback

After Day 1 of the India versus New Zealand first Test was washed out, Rohit Sharma-led hosts won the toss on Day 2, on Thursday (Oct 17), and opted to bat first at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: Injured Shubman Gill misses out, Kuldeep Yadav and Sarfaraz Khan named in India's XI

Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai lifted the prestigious Irani Cup on Saturday (Oct 5) after they beat the Rest of India on the first innings lead in Lucknow. The win saw Mumbai end their 27-year drought to win the premier domestic competition.

Ajinkya Rahane-led Mumbai end 27-year drought to lift Irani Cup, beat Rest of India in final

Musheer Khan, brother of India batter Sarfaraz Khan, will not be taking part in the upcoming Irani Trophy for Mumbai against Rest of India. This comes after Musheer was involved in a car accident on the outskirts of Lucknow - the venue of the Irani Trophy match which begins October 1.

Musheer Khan, brother of India batter Sarfaraz, set to miss Irani Trophy after road accident

India’s Ishan Kishan has kept his hopes of a return to the senior side after being picked for the Irani Cup on Tuesday (Sep 24). Ishan, who represented India C in the Duleep Trophy, will now wear the Rest of India badge but will face stern competition from Dhruv Jurel, who will also be in the squad in case he is not in the Indian team for the Kanpur Test starting on Friday (Sep 27).

Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel to play for Rest of India in Irani Cup; Sarfaraz Khan to represent Mumbai

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has all but confirmed the inclusion of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul for the opening Test match against Bangladesh starting on Thursday (Sep 19).

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul to get the nod ahead of Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan

Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth 'feels bad' for Sarfaraz Khan as the right-hander is likely to lose his Test spot with the return of senior batter KL Rahul ahead of the Bangladesh home series, commencing in Chennai on Sep 19.

He has performed well...: Kris Srikkanth on likelihood of Sarfaraz Khan losing Test spot to KL Rahul

With less than 10 days to go before the start of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, the suspense surrounding the Indian team’s middle-order set-up could be lifted according to a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source.

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: KL Rahul likely to get the nod in Playing XI ahead of Sarfaraz Khan - Reports

Musheer Khan, brother of India batter Sarfaraz Khan, is all but confirmed to travel to Australia for the upcoming India A tour. It is the shadow series to be played alongside India's five-Test tour of Australia in November later this year.

Musheer Khan, brother of India batter Sarfaraz Khan, all set to be picked for upcoming Australia tour

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