Sarfaraz vows to represent Pakistan despite contract demotion

• Former captain was demoted to B category in recently announced central contract.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that demotion in the central contact doesn’t affected him as he is aiming to make comeback in the side.

The 32-year-old was dropped from the side and was removed from the captaincy after below par performances last year. Recently, he was demoted from A category to B in the central contract.

Speaking at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast, the wicketkeeper showed no sign of disappointed and said his main aim is to make comeback in Pakistan team.

“In order to maintain something, one has to work hard. Getting category A, B, or C does not matter. My main goal is to make a comeback to the senior side,” Sarfaraz said.

The Champions trophy 2017 winning captain was pleased to see the progress of Shaheen Shah Afridi, who took the most Test wickets for Pakistan in the 2019-20 season.

“B category is also a top category which includes top players. Shaheen Afridi performances were top-class and he has proved himself. He rightly deserves category A and I hope best for him” he added.

Sarfaraz was not the only one who got demoted in the central contact, ace leg-spinner Yasir Shah was also demoted to B category after failing to perform up to his potential. Shaheen and Test skipper Azhar Ali were promoted to category A as PCB announced its central contracts list.