Musheer Khan has been a revelation in India’s strong U-19 World Cup campaign, amassing 334 runs in five games.
Musheer Khan did the correct thing by imitating his successful older brother Sarfaraz Khan in all aspects of cricket. Musheer has taken most cricketing lessons from his brother, from the way Sarfaraz hits to the way he thinks about winning every game. He’s also getting the benefits. Musheer has been a revelation in India’s successful U-19 World Cup campaign thus far, leading the run-scoring charts with 334 runs in just five games.
“I have learned a lot from Sarfaraz – everything from how he bats to how he is always thinking about winning the game for his team to how he builds his innings,” he told the ICC about his brother, who was part of India’s second Test against England.
“Even when he was banging on the Indian team’s doors, his concentration was always on scoring runs and the process, not the outcome. My attention is also focused on the procedure.
“The first thing he told me (before the U19 World Cup) was that there is no greater pride than representing India. He told me to have fun on the field and to pull the team up in any situation, whether with the bat or the ball, in order to win the game.
“He told me to play with all my heart because you are representing the country.” The prolific Musheer, a star of India’s U-19 World Cup campaign in South Africa, said on Monday that he will not be pleased until the team wins the trophy, placing title glory ahead of personal accomplishments.
India, the defending champions, will face hosts South Africa in the semifinals on Tuesday.
Musheer has two centuries, against Ireland and New Zealand, and is the only player in the competition with more than one ton.
“I’m happy with my performances, but I won’t be satisfied until we win the World Cup,” Musheer told ICC.
“I don’t really want to think about being the highest run-getter.”
“Since we began playing the competition, it has just been about winning the World Cup, and that is what we are focusing on. I merely want to do well for the team and accept the outcomes as they arise.”
