Nurtured by father, guided by Pandit: How Saransh Jain forced his way into India’s Test squad

July 29, 2026 10:18 AM

Nurtured by father, guided by Pandit: How Saransh Jain forced his way into India’s Test squad

When Saransh Jain got his maiden Test call-up for India’s upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka, those who have tracked the 33-year-old offspinner’s journey from Indore were neither shocked nor caught off-guard. For them, Jain’s call-up to the Test team was the reward of years of toil and refining his skill sets. Jain, who bats left-handed and has been a regular in India ‘A’ team, has made 2223 runs and picked 188 wickets in 54 first-class outings. Having debuted in the Ranji Trophy bac...

Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up for Sri Lanka Tests; Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan await fitness clearance

July 28, 2026 2:11 PM

Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up for Sri Lanka Tests; Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan await fitness clearance

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled India's 15-member squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill set to captain the side and KL Rahul serving as his deputy. Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan have been included in the squad, but their availability will be subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). Washington Sundar, meanwhile, was unavailable for selection for the opening Test. The biggest talking point from the squad ...