Who is Saransh Jain? Father hid cancer, brother gave up his cricket dream, now a maiden India Test call-up
The 33-year-old off-spinner earned a place after strong India A and domestic form, giving India another spin option after Washington Sundar was ruled out.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series, led by captain Shubman Gill. Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain earned a maiden call-up, replacing the injured Washington Sundar.
- After taking 16 wickets in two Duleep Trophy matches and scoring an unbeaten 70 during the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka, Jain secured his spot. His selection addresses the team's need for off-spin variation in spin-heavy conditions.
- All-Rounder Ravindra Jadeja rejoins the squad alongside pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, though both await fitness clearance. India maintains a balanced, spin-heavy attack with Kuldeep Yadav and Manav Suthar also in the 15-member squad.
- India plays a four-day practice match in Colombo starting August 7, ahead of the first Test in Galle on August 15. The second Test at the SSC Ground in Colombo begins August 23, marking the team's first assignment in the new World Test Championship cycle.
- Following a 0-2 home series loss against South Africa last year, the team aims to revive its World Test Championship campaign. Currently sitting fifth in the WTC standings, India seeks to improve during this two-match series against sixth-placed Sri Lanka.
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The BCCI has announced India's 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill retaining the captaincy and KL Rahul named vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been included, subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. The biggest talking point is the maiden senior India call-up for 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain, who earned his place after years of con…
Saransh Jain's story is not just about hard work, but also about his father's sacrifice and courage. When his father was battling a serious illness like cancer, the family kept it a secret from Saransh so that he could focus solely on cricket. Twelve years later, Saransh has reaped the rewards of that struggle.
Who is Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old who finally earned an India Test call-up?
India have rewarded years of domestic excellence by handing Saransh Jain his maiden Test call-up at the age of 33. Here's everything you need to know about the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder and the journey that brought him to the national team.
India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series Announced: Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-Up; Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan Subject to Fitness | 🏆 LatestLY
Saransh Jain, 33, has earned his maiden India Test call-up for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, 2026, following impressive domestic and India A performances. The BCCI announced the squad today, July 28, 2026, with Shubman Gill leading the team. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are included but their availability is subject to. 🏆 India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series Announced: Saransh Jain Earns Maiden Call-Up; Jaspri…
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