Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka tour

Saransh Jain got the call at 33. The Madhya Pradesh off-spinner earned a surprise maiden selection to India's Test squad for Sri Lanka after strong showings with India A, replacing the injured Washington Sundar in the 15-member group.

Ravindra Jadeja returns after sitting out the Afghanistan Test. The selection committee announced the squad this week, with India set to play two Tests in August. Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan remain under fitness assessment ahead of the series.

The timing is tight — India sit fifth in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings, and an away tour in Sri Lanka won't be easy.