Size Doesn't Matter In Gentlemen's Game — Arjuna Ranatunga To Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan became the 311th Indian Test cricketer when he received his cap from Anil Kumble before the start of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test.

Sarfaraz Khan (left) became the 311th Indian Test cricketer when he received his cap from Anil Kumble before the start of the IND vs ENG 3rd Test.

Sarfaraz has been knocking the doors of the selectors with his performances with the bat but injury concerns coupled with Virat Kohli's unavailability finally opened the door in the national Test side for him in 2024. The Mumbai batter averages nearly 70 in first-class cricket. (Image Credit: Getty)

Sarfaraz is not the only men's cricketer with a heavy built that has gone on to play international cricket. Some like a certain Arjuna Ranatunga not only represented Sri Lanka at the highest level but even led them to a World Cup glory in 1996. (Image Credit: Getty)

Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq was also one such cricketer who, despite not having a chiselled physique, went on to make a name for himself as a legendary batter in world cricket. (Image Credit: Getty)

West Indies Rahkeem Cornwall happens to be the heaviest cricketer to play international cricket. (Image Credit: Getty)

Afghanistan Mohammad Shahzad is also one such player whose success reinforces the idea that size does not matter in gentleman's game as long as the performances keep on coming. (Image Credit: Getty)

New Zealand's Jesse Ryder also went on to represent the Black Caps at the highest level in all the three formats and played several memorable knocks during his career. (Image Credit: Getty)

Indian spinner who went on to be the head coach of the women's cricket team Ramesh Powar represented India internationally 33 times and has 40 wickets to his credit. (Image Credit: Getty)

Pakistan youngster Azam Khan has so far represented the country only in T20Is but the wicketkeeper-batter has the potential to leave a mark in world cricket in the times to come.(Image Credit: Prime Video)