Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Saransh Jain Earns Test Call‑up at 33
Saransh Jain is a 33‑year‑old cricketer from India who plays spin bowling and can bat.
He has worked hard in domestic cricket and was chosen to play for India in a series against Sri Lanka.
He says age isn’t a problem because players can still perform well.
He thanks his family, especially his dad, and says he learned a lot from famous bowlers Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin.
He is the third Indian to debut after 33, after Robin Singh and Rakesh Shukla.
The team needed a new bowler because Washington Sundar was injured.
Jain’s selection shows that hard work and consistency can pay off, no matter how old you are.
He is excited to play for his country and hopes to help India win the series.
Saransh Jain, 33, earns his first India Test call‑up for the Sri Lanka tour, replacing injured Washington Sundar.
He was chosen after strong domestic form, including being Player of the Tournament in the Duleep Trophy.
Jain says age is just a number, citing high fielding standards that keep performance age‑neutral.
He credits consistency, hard work, family support, and advice from Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin for his success.
Jain becomes the third Indian to debut after 33, following Robin Singh and Rakesh Shukla.
- Who
- Saransh Jain, a 33‑year‑old off‑spin all‑rounder from Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Selected for India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour
- When
- Announced 30 July 2024, series starts 15 August 2024
- Where
- India national team, Sri Lanka tour
- Why
- Consistent domestic performances and replacement of injured Washington Sundar
- Player
- Saransh Jain
- Age
- 33
- Role
- Off‑spin all‑rounder
- Test debut
- 2024
- Series
- Sri Lanka tour
- Replacement for
- Washington Sundar
- Domestic achievements
- Duleep Trophy Player of the Tournament
- Family support
- Father Subodh Jain