Why Fans Are Calling Sarfaraz Khan the ‘Poor Man’s Salman Khan’

Team India batsman Sarfaraz Khan is in the headlines, not just for his cricket but also for his social media posts. Currently training at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bangalore, Sarfaraz shared some bold photos on his Instagram story that quickly went viral and sparked trolling.

In the pictures, Sarfaraz is seen wearing only underwear, holding a towel, and flaunting his body. While he has clearly lost a significant amount of weight recently and even showed visible abs, fans noticed extra fat around his waist. This contrast led one user to label him the “gareebon ka Salman Khan” (poor man’s Salman Khan), sparking memes and jokes online.

Training With Rohit Sharma

Despite the trolling, Sarfaraz is working hard to secure a spot in Team India’s upcoming Test series against West Indies. Recently, he trained alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, even receiving valuable batting tips from him. Reports suggest Rohit spent over an hour practicing and also gifted a bat to youngster Ayush Mhatre.

Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is also in Bangalore, continuing his recovery after the England series injury. His potential comeback is one of the most awaited moments for Indian fans.

For now, all eyes remain on Sarfaraz Khan — both for his fitness transformation and his bid to break into India’s Test squad.