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India Test Squad Selection and Saransh Jain Debut

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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.

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