Published: Feb 06, 2024, 10:23 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 06, 2024, 10:46 AM (IST)
Musheer Khan’s ICC U19 World Cup 2024 performance has already been outstanding. As of right now, he leads the competition in runs scored, and with a semi-final match against South Africa coming up on Tuesday, he has an opportunity to further establish his legacy with other greats of Indian cricket who followed a similar route.
Sarfaraz Khan, the elder brother of Musheer, was one of them. He participated in this competition twice, in 2014 and 2016, and he was just called up to the Indian Test team for the upcoming series against England.
Sarfaraz’s path has not been without difficulties, and Musheer feels fortunate to be able to learn from someone who has been through this before. He has watched his brother’s profession intently and has picked up whatever knowledge he could. These days, his older sibling serves as both a confidante and a source of inspiration.
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When asked about his brother’s influence, Musheer told ICC, “The first thing he told me was that there is no bigger pride than playing for India.” “He taught me to have fun on the pitch and to always lift the team up in any circumstance to win the game, whether it be with the bat or the ball.
He advised me to play to the best of my abilities because I am representing the nation. Sarfaraz has taught me a lot of things, including how to construct an innings and how he bats, constantly considering how to win the game for his team.
“He didn’t care about the outcome; he was only concerned with scoring runs and enjoying the process, even as he was pounding on the doors of the Indian squad.” I’m also focused on the procedure.
While his brother continues to be a significant role model, Sachin Tendulkar is Musheer’s greatest inspiration, as he is for nearly all Mumbai-born cricket players.
That was demonstrated during a memorable moment against New Zealand when Musheer produced a stunning upper-cut, which led pundits to draw attention to the startling parallel to the Little Master’s influence.
Musheer considers his early years, when he was still a young boy and his father was keeping a close check on him, as he works to establish his reputation.
“My father used to take me outside to play cricket when I was younger, when I was around five or six years old,” the man said. “I gradually started playing cricket after watching my brother play.”
Musheer gives his father credit for guiding him through the challenging times. “I was always advised to keep working hard by my father. You must acknowledge that obstacles are a constant as you continue on.
Playing at the top level of domestic cricket has enabled Musheer to adjust well to the obstacles that come with playing in a World Cup. He has already played three first-class matches for Mumbai, which he described as the “turning point in my career so far.”
