Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Saransh Jain called up for Sri Lanka Tests
Saransh Jain, a 33-year-old off-spinner, has been called up to the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
He replaces Washington Sundar, who is injured.
Jain impressed in a recent match against Sri Lanka A, taking six wickets and scoring 70 not out.
Ravindra Jadeja is back in the squad, while Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's participation depends on their fitness.
The first Test is in Galle from August 15-19, and the second is in Colombo from August 23-27.
Saransh Jain, an uncapped off-spinner, is called up to replace the injured Washington Sundar for the Sri Lanka Tests.
Jain impressed in a recent match against Sri Lanka A, taking six wickets and scoring 70 not out.
Ravindra Jadeja is recalled to the Test squad after being rested for the Afghanistan Test.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's participation is contingent on fitness clearance from the BCCI COE.
The first Test is scheduled for August 15-19 in Galle, and the second Test is from August 23-27 in Colombo.
- Who
- Saransh Jain, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudharsan
- What
- India's Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka
- When
- August 15-19 (First Test), August 23-27 (Second Test)
- Where
- Galle and Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To replace the injured Washington Sundar and include key players subject to fitness clearance
Inclusion of Uncapped Players
Fitness Concerns for Key Players
Inclusion of Uncapped Players
Inclusion of Uncapped Players
Saransh Jain's impressive performance for India A in Sri Lanka earned him a maiden call-up to the Test squad.
Fitness Concerns for Key Players
Jain's inclusion is seen as a strategic move to fill the void left by the injured Washington Sundar.
Fitness Concerns for Key Players
Inclusion of Uncapped Players
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's participation is contingent on fitness clearance from the BCCI COE.
Fitness Concerns for Key Players
The team management is cautious about their availability due to recent injuries.
- Saransh Jain
- Uncapped off-spinner, 33 years old, from Madhya Pradesh
- Washington Sundar
- Injured, ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Recalled to the Test squad after being rested for the Afghanistan Test
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Subject to fitness clearance from BCCI COE
- Sai Sudharsan
- Subject to fitness clearance from BCCI COE
- First Test
- Galle, August 15-19
- Second Test
- Colombo, August 23-27
