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33-Year-Old All-Rounder Receives Maiden Cap From Ravindra Jadeja Ahead of SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
Saransh Jain earns his first Test cap after 54 first-class matches and 188 wickets, with Washington Sundar’s injury opening a spot in India’s spin attack.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, 33-year-old all-rounder Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India against Sri Lanka in Colombo, replacing Kuldeep Yadav who was sidelined by infection.
- Jain earned his maiden Test cap following years of consistent domestic performances for Madhya Pradesh, notably excelling during the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season with 518 runs at 57.55 and 30 wickets.
- The Indore native has featured in 54 First-Class matches, scoring 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75 and claiming 188 wickets at 27.30, with strong performances during India-A's Sri Lanka tour.
- Jain joins India's spin attack alongside Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar as the first off-spinner to debut since Washington Sundar in January 2021, strengthening the team's bowling ahead of a series-clinching opportunity.
- A 2-0 series sweep in Colombo would significantly boost skipper Shubman Gill's team momentum in the race for the 2027 World Test Championship final, building on their 165-run victory in Galle.
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Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test in Colombo?
With the Indian team taking on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two sides, let us have a look at why star spinner Kuldeep Yadav is not playing in the clash and what India's playing XI for the game looks like.
·Noida, India
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India win toss, opt to bat first against Sri Lanka in second Test; Saransh Jain gets debut cap - The Tribune
Team India is 1-0 up in the series, having beaten Sri Lanka by 165 runs at Galle with standout performances from Devdutt Padikkal (167 and 44) and Manav Suthar (a ten-wicket haul).
·Chandigarh, India
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Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from a viral illness. Consequently, he was unavailable for selection for the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka. However, he could be a concussion substitute if needed.
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