Who is Saransh Jain? All-rounder who made his debut in second SL vs IND Test
Saransh Jain replaced Kuldeep Yada in Indian XI for second SL vs IND Test.
When the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, a few notable changes caught the attention of many. The series, kick-started on August 15, and is part of 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Among the major talking points from the squad announcement was the inclusion of a new face in the Test setup. The selectors opted to bring in an uncapped all-rounder Saransh Jain after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the opening match.
The selection was another example of India’s continued focus on rewarding consistent domestic performances. Jain spent several seasons in the domestic circuit and recently impressed while representing India A in Sri Lanka.
Who is Saransh Jain? All-rounder who debuted in second SL vs IND Test
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Saransh Jain is a 33-year-old bowling all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats left-handed. He has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka after consistent performances in domestic cricket.
Since the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy season, Jain has played for Madhya Pradesh in domestic competitions. He has proven himself as a consistent all-rounder in first-class cricket with performances showing he is a good bowler and batsman, claiming 188 wickets and scoring 2223 runs.
His impressed many with his performance for India A in the unofficial Test matches against Sri Lanka A . In the second unofficial Test match in Galle, he took wickets in both innings and contributed with the bat, with one of the innings ending with him scoring above 50 runs.
Jain replaced Kuldeep Yadav in the XI, and would be keen to make a major impact in the game. India are 1-0 ahead in the series, having won the opening Test in Galle by 165 runs.
Has Saransh Jain played international cricket before?
No. The Sri Lanka Test series is his maiden call-up to the senior Indian team.
Which player did Saransh Jain replace in India’s Test squad?
Saransh Jain was included after Washington Sundar was ruled unavailable for the first Test due to fitness concerns.
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