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12 Years of Grit: Saransh Jain Earns India Test Call-Up
29 Jul
Summary
- Saransh Jain earned his first India Test call-up replacing Washington Sundar.
- Jain bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, similar to Sundar.
- He brings 12 years of domestic experience with 188 wickets and 2,200+ runs.
Saransh Jain, an all-rounder for Madhya Pradesh, has earned his first national call-up to the Indian Test squad for a two-match series against Sri Lanka. The 33-year-old replaces the injured Washington Sundar, marking a significant milestone after 12 years of dedicated domestic cricket. Jain shares a similar playing style with Sundar, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm off-spin.
His first-class career boasts impressive statistics, with over 2,200 runs and 188 wickets. Jain was a key performer for Madhya Pradesh in the recent Ranji Trophy season, leading in runs and second in wickets. He also represented India A in Sri Lanka, taking seven wickets and scoring 75 runs.
Jain's journey has been marked by personal resilience, including his father's battle with cancer during his early career. His consistent performances in domestic red-ball cricket have culminated in this national selection, highlighting a career built on perseverance and skill.
