<p>On his way back after addressing his first press conference as an India player, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-father-tears-of-joy-after-sarfaraz-khan-dream-test-debut-watch-23335286" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Sarfaraz Khan</strong></a> was congratulated by England&rsquo;s assistant coach, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-the-spinners-toiled-away-all-day-with-little-reward-collingwood-on-day-one-23335368" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Paul Collingwood</strong></a>. &ldquo;Well played,&rdquo; Collingwood told him while shaking his hand and patting him on his shoulder for his 62.</p>
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<p>Asked if England were surprised by Sarfaraz&rsquo;s style of batting, which resembled England&rsquo;s approach in recent times, Collingwood replied: &ldquo;Yes, of course. He came out and batted really well. We kept attacking fields to him and he had the courage to go over the top on a few occasions. He sweeps really well and puts the bowlers under pressure. On debut, it takes a lot of courage to come out and play like that,&rdquo; said Collingwood.</p><p>
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He sweeps really well and puts the bowlers under pressure. On debut, it takes a lot of courage to come out and play like that,” said Collingwood

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