With several first-choice batters ruled out, Sarfaraz Khan is now expected to make his India debut.
Sarfaraz is primed to play his first international match against England in Rajkot.
The 26-year-old earned his maiden India call-up ahead of the 2nd Test against England.
Sarfaraz has so far played 45 first-class matches.
He has an average of 69.85 in first-class cricket.
Sarfaraz has 14 centuries and 11 half-centuries in first-class cricket.
He was the second-highest run-scorer at the Under-19 World Cup in 2016.
Having left Uttar Pradesh, Sarfaraz joined Mumbai in 2015-16 domestic season.
He signed for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015.
Sarfaraz last featured in IPL for Delhi Capitals in 2023.