Sarfaraz Khan’s remarkable physical transformation has become the talk of the cricketing world. His renewed commitment to fitness has not only impressed fans and selectors but also drawn praise from former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who used the opportunity to send a pointed message to another young Indian talent, Prithvi Shaw—someone who has lost his way due to fitness issues.
Sarfaraz has shed 17 kilos in just a few months, silencing critics and reigniting hopes of a comeback to the national Test side.
Sarfaraz was part of India’s Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but didn’t get a chance to play. Later, he was dropped for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. That snub became a turning point, prompting him to work on both his body and mindset.
“Can Someone Show Prithvi This?” Pietersen Asks
Pietersen praised Sarfaraz’s hard work and posted on X: “Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats, and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I love the time you’ve spent reorganising your priorities! LFG.”
While applauding Sarfaraz’s determination, he also took a dig at Prithvi, suggesting that the youngster could work on his fitness too. “Can someone show Prithvi this, please? It can be done! Strong body, strong mind.”
Last year, Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer highlighted areas where Prithvi needed improvement. The Mumbai batter has often been criticised for his fitness levels and work ethic.
After being overlooked by the selectors, Prithvi decided to part ways with Mumbai. The former India U19 captain will represent Maharashtra from the next domestic season.
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