# India Test Squad Selection and Saransh Jain Debut > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-test-squad-selection-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-25T02:12:58.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15‑member squad for the two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka in August 2026. Shubman Gill was named captain, with KL Rahul as vice‑captain, and veteran all‑rounder Ravindra Jadeja returned after recovering from a tennis‑elbow injury. The squad included Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan, though Sudharsan’s participation was subject to fitness clearance. Uncapped off‑spinner Saransh Jain was selected to replace the injured Washington Sundar. A profile of the 33‑year‑old from Madhya Pradesh highlighted his strong Ranji Trophy season and his potential to become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after age 33. Jain credited mentorship from Harbhajan Singh and his father, former MP off‑spinner Subodh Jain, for his development. Jain eventually made his Test debut during the second match in Colombo, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, who was sidelined with a viral infection. As the 320th player to represent India in Test cricket, Jain received his debut cap from Ravindra Jadeja. His appearance marked a historic milestone as the oldest Indian cricketer to make a Test debut in the 21st century. He also joined a select group of players, including Murali Vijay and Mohammed Shami, to represent the national team without having played an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Jain dedicated the milestone to his father, Subodh, who supported his career despite facing health challenges including mouth cancer. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27, saw India enter the second match leading the series 1–0. ## Claims - Saransh Jain, aged 33, was named in India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka. (corroborated by 2 sources) - He was selected as a replacement for the injured off‑spinner Washington Sundar. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jain cites Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin as his cricketing idols. (corroborated by 2 sources) - If selected, Jain could become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after age 33. (single source) - Jain took eight wickets and scored a first‑innings century in the Duleep Trophy final last year. (single source) - He has 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75 and 188 wickets at 27.30 in first‑class cricket. (single source) - Harbhajan Singh gave Jain motivational advice at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. (single source) - Jain's father, Subodh Jain, former Madhya Pradesh off‑spinner, is his ultimate idol. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Saransh Jain makes Test cricket debut for India against Sri Lanka All-rounder Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India against Sri Lanka in Colombo, becoming the oldest Indian debutant of the 21st century and one of the few to play for India before the IPL. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saransh-jain-makes-test-cricket-debut-for-india-against-sri-lanka ### 2026-07-30: Saransh Jain, 33, Named in India's Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series Saransh Jain, 33, is named in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series, replacing Washington Sundar and eyeing a debut. He cites Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin and his father as key inspirations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-includes-33yearold-saransh-jain-in-test-squad-for-sri-lanka-series ### 2026-07-28: India names 15‑member Test squad for Sri Lanka series, adds uncapped spinner Saransh Jain India's 15‑member Test squad for the August Sri Lanka series is led by Shubman Gill, includes newcomer Saransh Jain, and features fitness‑conditional players Bumrah and Sudharsan; first Test at Galle, second at 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-names-15-man-test-squad-for-sri-lanka-series-appoints-shubman-gill-as-captain --- Cite as: India Test Squad Selection and Saransh Jain Debut. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-test-squad-selection-2026