Who Is Saransh Jain? 33-Year-Old Madhya Pradesh All-Rounder Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up

The BCCI has recently announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. Many old guards of the Indian team like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are set to return to the fold. But the inclusion of 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain has made headlines for the Indian squad.

The veteran Madhya Pradesh all-rounder has earned his maiden Team India call-up after years of consistent performances in domestic cricket. He has reportedly been drafted into the squad following star all-rounder Washington Sundar’s injury, which ruled him out of the first Test. The surprise selection has sparked curiosity among cricket fans, with many eager to learn more about the experienced Madhya Pradesh cricketer.

Who Is Saransh Jain?

Born in Indore, Saransh Jain is a bowling all-rounder who made his debut in domestic cricket in 2014. Since then, he has been a key player for his state in the domestic circuit. Jain has represented the Central Zone team as well as the Rest of India. He recently played for India A in the Sri Lanka tour. So far, he has taken 181 wickets and scored 2223 runs in first-class cricket. A handy batter, Jain’s ability to bat in the lower order is expected to help India in the series to push forward in case the batting order starts to lose wickets in heaps.

Interestingly, Saransh Jain’s father, Subodh Jain, was also a cricketer during his heydays. A right-arm off-break bowler, Subodh played 9 Ranji matches for Madhya Pradesh and always dreamt of playing for India. That dream did not materialise, but his son is ready to carry his father’s unfulfilled legacy forward.

Chandrakant Pandit’s Coaching Improved Things For Saransh Jain

Saransh has improved his game under the guidance of renowned domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit. Saransh Jain was also a member of the Madhya Pradesh team that won the Ranji Trophy in 2022.

He played a vital role in Madhya Pradesh’s historic victory by scoring a half-century in the first innings and taking two wickets in the final against Mumbai in Chennai. Recently, he played for India A in two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A. In the second unofficial Test, he played a key role in India A’s victory by scoring 70 runs and taking 6 wickets. This caught the eye of the selectors, earning him the much-deserved place in the Indian team.