'Knows How To Put Pressure Back': Kumble Raves About 'Street Smart' Sarfaraz After Maiden Test Ton

Team India's fightback has been spectacular, thanks to Sarfaraz Khan's innings against New Zealand. During the second innings, the Mumbai batter came with an intent and he totally delivered to help India gain the lead. Sarfaraz has been a spectacular talent, and he turned out as one of Team India's saviors against the Kiwis in the Bengaluru Test. Indian Cricket legend Anil Kumble was delighted with Khan and heaped praise on his ability to divert the pressure on the opposition.

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During an appearance on the JioCinema broadcast for the India vs New Zealand Test match, Anil Kumble goes gaga in Sarfaraz Khan. He hailed his aura in the game and applauded his ability to be street-smart and put the pressure back on the bowling side. Kumble added that Sarfaraz looked like a threat, be it against pace or spin bowlers and raked up runs from the cover when New Zealand packed the square up.

"You can sort of understand the aura with which he walks in. He is street smart and he knows how to put pressure back on the player, and you have to remember that he has only played one series. And now under pressure, he has come in and has tried to stamp his authority on the bowling attack.

"Against spin, he is total control, he puts pressure back on the bowler right from ball one and then against pacers, he uses the pace to such good effect. When New Zealand packed the square, he got his boundaries through covers. He does not move much, stands still and plays inside the line and he sticks to his gameplan," Anil Kumble said.

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Sarfaraz Khan, the Mumbai-based batter, was clinical for Team India's quest for a lead, and he also notched up his maiden test hundred against the dominant New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He built a strong partnership with Rishabh Pant , who led India's fightback against the Kiwis in the Bengaluru Test. Sarfaraz helped Team India regain dominance in the play and his impressive skills after being dismissed for a three-ball duck in the first innings.

The Mumbai batter was spectacular in the second innings as he picked up 150 runs. As he walked back after his dismissal, the entire Chinnaswamy crowd gave him a standing ovation for his fighting spirit.