'The Sun Will Rise on It's Own Time': Naushad Khan's Message to After Sarfaraz's Gets His First Test Cap - WATCH

Following the special moment when Sarfaraz Khan got his first Test cap ahead of the third Test at Rajkot, his father was emotional seeing his son finally making it to the international stage.

Speaking to BCCI.TV shortly after the special moment, Naushad said Sarfaraz’s case proves that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

“Earlier when I used to put in a lot of hard work (on Sarfaraz), I used to think that, why my dream didn’t become a reality. But after getting the Test cap my thoughts have changed for all kids who are working.

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“Raat ko bakht do guzarne ke liye, suraj apni hi samay pe niklega (Give time for the night to end, sun will rise at its own time),” Naushad said.

“When his time will come, then only things will work. His job was to do hard work and have patience and not to lose hope,” he said.

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“I had tears in my ears thinking every time that I will get a call now, I will get a call now. My Abbu (father) just told me one thing keep on working hard, no one can stop you. I feel it is very important to have belief and patience,” Sarfaraz had said on the sidelines of the second Test.

“I saw a dream that my India A teammates are congratulating me. It’s a proud moment to get into the Indian team from a population of 1.25 crore. More than me, I am happy for my Abbu (father).”