It is tough to figure out which course Sarfaraz Khan’s international Test career will take, but the first impression would have gladdened thousands of hearts, so much so that father Naushad Khan failed to suppress the outpouring of tears before the start of play for the third Test on Thursday. 

The glistening droplets, shimmering with the sheen of joy and pride, bespoke a narrative etched with dedication, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that has been the way of life for the Khans. The tears, not born of sorrow but rather a profound elation, stood as a testament to the weight of representing India in whites and the sheer joy derived from achieving a childhood dream.