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Jadeja Advises Saransh Jain to Embrace Pressure-Free Test Debut
Saransh Jain played his first Test match for India against Sri Lanka.
Before the game, Ravindra Jadeja gave him advice.
Jadeja told him not to feel pressured.
He said Jain should play as if it were another First-Class match.
Jadeja also reminded him that his teammates would support him.
Jain became the 320th player to play Test cricket for India.
Jain said receiving his cap from another all-rounder, Jadeja, was special.
He thanked his family and said he plays cricket because his father inspired him.
Ravindra Jadeja urged Saransh Jain to approach his India Test debut without pressure.
Jain became India’s 320th Test player against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Jadeja told Jain to treat the match like another First-Class game and enjoy the opportunity.
The Madhya Pradesh all-rounder replaced Kuldeep Yadav in India’s playing eleven.
Jain thanked his family and dedicated his cricket journey to his father, who inspired him.
- Who
- Ravindra Jadeja advised India debutant Saransh Jain, a Madhya Pradesh all-rounder.
- What
- Jain made his Test debut for India and received Test cap No. 320.
- Where
- Colombo, during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- When
- Sunday, August 23.
- Why
- Jadeja wanted Jain to enjoy his opportunity, avoid pressure and approach the match like another First-Class game.
Key facts
- Debutant
- Saransh Jain
- Test cap
- No. 320 for India
- Opponent
- Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Colombo
- Playing-eleven change
- Jain replaced Kuldeep Yadav
- Advice
- Jadeja told Jain to play without pressure and treat the Test like another First-Class match
- Inspiration
- Jain said his father inspired him to start playing cricket
Quotes
Ravindra Jadeja
Veteran Indian all-rounder who presented Saransh Jain with his Test cap
“Test cap No. 320, Saransh, well done. The hard work that you have done for so many years in domestic cricket and have performed continuously, be it India A or the Ranji Trophy, I think this is a very important opportunity for you in life. As a cricketer, everyone has a dream to represent India and become a Test player. You should enjoy this moment. Don't take pressure at all.”
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“First of all, I would like to thank God and after that my family. My father is the closest person to me, so I would tell him first (about making Test debut). I started playing cricket because of him, and I will continue to play for him.”
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