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Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium: Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has backed Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel to make their debut in the third Test against England scheduled to start on Thursday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.

Manjrekar underscored the credentials of Sarfaraz Khan, emphasising the young batter's impressive track record in first-class cricket. With an average nearing 70 and a penchant for handling spin bowling adeptly, Sarfaraz has been earmarked as a potential game-changer in the forthcoming Test.

Sarfaraz has amassed 3912 runs in 66 FC innings at an average of 69.85, including 14 tons and 11 half-centuries. The wicketkeeper-batter recently returned with scores of 96, 4, 55, and 161 for India A against England Lions.