Archive · 23 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Sunday, August 23.
- Where
- Colombo, during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Jadeja wanted Jain to enjoy his opportunity, avoid pressure and approach the match like another First-Class game.
- 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
