At Rajkot, Sarfaraz Khan will get his Test cap, while another rookie is anticipated to feature in the starting lineup

Sarfaraz Khan is expected to get a Test cap after averaging more than 100 for three consecutive domestic seasons. Mumbai batsman KL Rahul is predicted to be in the starting XI for the third Test in Rajkot after middle-order stalwart Rahul failed the fitness test.

Sarfaraz is going to make his stage debut. Sarfaraz will play in his debut Test match since KL is out of the picture for this match, an insider said.