Khanna's international cricket career was over by the end of 1984. The regret in his voice is palpable when he says, "I had a hamstring injury in Pakistan and was never called back to play." Getting runs against a Pakistan attack comprising Sarfraz Nawaz, left-arm pacer Azeem Hafeez, Mudassar Nazar and Abdul Qadir in Sharjah makes him feel proud. "Sarfy we all know was a great seam bowler. It was a big challenge facing him on a green top.