Saransh Jain receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka tour
Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain has been named in India's Test squad for the 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.
CricHubb Take
At 33, Jain's getting his shot because domestic form still matters to the selectors. The question now: can he convert a late call-up into actual playing time, or is he cover that won't see the field?