Sarfaraz Khan Profile: Age, Date of Birth and Career Info

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan is an Indian International cricketer. Born on 22^nd October, 1997, the right armed batter is currently 27 years of age. The ace batter has made his Test debut for his country, however, he is still waiting for his chance in white ball cricket.

Core Profile & Attributes

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan was born in Mumbai. Traditionally a right handed batter, he is also a part-time bowler. Though a part time spinner, he likes bowling leg breaks. Nicknamed Sarfu by his teammates, Sarfaraz acts like a rock in the middle order whose main job is to score big runs when the top order collapses.

Sarfaraz plays the domestic cricket for Mumbai. He made his IPL debut in 2015 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After that he has played for Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals. He has represented India in the U-19 World Cups back in 2014 and 2016.

His international debut came against England in 2024 and went on to slam twin fifties on his Test debut. He also became the fourth Indian to achieve this rare feat. Meanwhile, he also slammed the fastest debut fifty by an Indian, overall-being the joint fastest, after achieving his half-century in just 48 deliveries.

He is also the youngest player to debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at just 17 years and 177 days of age.

Sarfaraz Khan Profile

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan was born on 22^nd October 1997. As of 2025 he is currently 27 years of age. Built athletically, Sarfaraz underwent strict weight loss to get back in shape very recently. At a height of 5ft 10 in or 178 cm, Sarfaraz is an anchor in India’s batting order.

Family & Early Life of Sarfaraz Khan

Parents & Sibling Background

Though Sarfaraz was born in Mumbai, his family hails from Uttar Pradesh. His father Naushad Khan is a former club cricketer and has coached Sarfaraz from his childhood. He has two brothers, Musheer who is a young cricketer and Moin Khan.

Hometown & Tape‑Ball Beginnings

Sarfaraz spent his child at Azad Maidan practicing cricket. As a result, he reportedly lost 4 years of school owing to his cricket commitments. His journey then gained the spotlight when he played well in the Harris Shield, the tournament which also drew attention to a very young Sachin Tendulkar, during the latter’s childhood days.

Education & U‑19 Breakthrough

Schooling & Cricket Academy

According to the internet, Sarfaraz attended the Rizvi Springfield School in Mumbai. His performance in the Harris Shield earned his spot in the Indian U-19 side.

U‑19 World Cup Heroics

He represented India in two U-19 World Cups, in 2014 and 2016. In 2014, though India finished fifth, Sarfaraz was the highlight of the show having scored 211 from 6 games with a impressive average of 70.33. In 2016, India were the runners-up and Sarfaraz was the second-highest run getter with 355 runs from 6 games and an average of 71.

IPL & Franchise Journey

RCB Debut & Auction Story

His impressive performance in the U19 World Cup 2014 saw RCB cashing in 2.4 crore on the youngster in the 2015 auction. At 17 years of age, he became the youngest player to play an IPL match. In 2019 he was released by RCB and Punjab Kings wasted no time to rope in the player. In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Delhi Capitals got their star player.

Jersey No. & Role

Both in IPL and international cricket, Sarfaraz wears the 97 jersey. This number is a tribute to his father. 97 in Hindi translates to (Nau=9, sat= 7) cumulating to Naushad, his father’s name.

In Test cricket, Sarfaraz either plays as an anchor or a power hitter depending on the course of the game. In IPL, he dons the pinch hitter role, coming in late to give his team a grand finish.

International Career

Sarfaraz got his light under the sun in the England tour of India 2024. He got his place in the team after injuries to Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul. He slammed dual fifties on his Test debut at Rajkot. He has scored 371 runs in Tests from 11 innings with his highest being 150.

Sarfaraz Khan Personal Life & Relationships

Marital Status

Sarfaraz Khan got married on 6^th August, 2023 to Romana Zahoor. On 21^st October 2024, the couple welcome their son.

Off‑Field Lifestyle

Not much is known about the off-field lifestyle of Sarfaraz Khan. He recently underwent huge transformation, where he lost 17 kgs in just 2 months. He claimed having adopted to a much cleaner diet.

Fitness, Health & Injury Management

Injury History & Rehab

Back in 2017 knee injury during a practice game. The injury became serious and he was ruled out of the entire 2017 IPL edition. In 2024, he suffered a rib injury during practice in Australia, for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He returned to India and underwent rehab.

Current Fitness Regime

Sarfaraz undergoes 4-5 days of intense training in a week. He focuses on stamina and core strengthening activities.

Sarfaraz Khan Net Worth, Earnings & Endorsements

Estimated Net Worth

His net worth is estimated to be around ₹16.6 crore approximately. He has a BCCI C grade contract meaning he earns 1 crore every year. While he went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, Sarfaraz has earned quite some money during his stint in the IPL.

Brand Partnerships

He serves as a brand ambassador for Mashroo, an apparel brand.

Off‑Field Passions & Philanthropy

Hobbies

Currently, he is focussed on his training and getting back in shape. Among other activities, he loves eating biriyani.

Community Work

Very little is known about his community work. But, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Khan helped the migrant workers returning to their home.

Social Media & Public Persona

Instagram Highlights

Sarfaraz is pretty active on social media. His official insta handle is sarfarazkhan97. He has 1.7 million fans on this social media platform.

Media Appearances

Courtesy of being in the Indian Cricket Team, Sarfaraz has appeared in quite a few podcasts and videos uploaded by the BCC.

Awards, Honors & Milestones

Trivia & Fun Facts

His nickname is “Sarfy” which has been given to him by his teammates.

He became the first batter from Mumbai to hit fic sixes in an over in street cricket.