Who is Saransh Jain? Career Stats, Records, Age & Team India Call-Up

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Meet 33-year-old Indian Test player Saransh Jain: On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. One name in the squad has particularly caught everyone's attention: a player who toiled quietly in domestic cricket for years before finally knocking down the door to the national team. That name is Saransh Jain, a 33-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh.

The selectors have included Saransh Jain in the Indian Test squad for the first time as a replacement for the injured all-rounder Washington Sundar. Sundar has been ruled out of the first Test match starting on August 15 in Galle due to a hamstring injury. Let us take a look at who Saransh Jain is, his story, his career, his family, and his impressive records.

Who is Saransh Jain? Profile & Overview

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Saransh Jain is an excellent all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh; he bowls right-arm off-spin and is known for his useful lower-order batting as a left-hander. The 33-year-old has been performing consistently in domestic cricket for the past decade (11 years). He is regarded in the domestic circuit as a fighter and a highly reliable player.

Saransh Jain: Early Life, Family & Journey

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Cricket runs in Saransh Jain's blood. His family has a long-standing cricketing legacy

Saransh Jain-Father: Saransh's father, Subodh Jain, played the Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh. It was his father who taught Saransh the basic techniques of cricket during his childhood.
That Emotional Letter from His Father: Saransh's family went through a difficult phase during the early days of his career. When Saransh was away on a tour of Australia, his father underwent major surgery for cancer.
A Source of Inspiration: In that handwritten letter, his father simply said, "Stop worrying about home and focus entirely on cricket." Saransh has preserved that letter to this day; it served as a constant source of inspiration for him throughout a long wait of 11 years.

Saransh Jain's Domestic Cricket Career: Rise to Prominence

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Saransh Jain made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in late 2014. Since then, he has played the role of the team's lead spinner and a batsman capable of rescuing the side from difficult situations.

Historic Ranji Trophy Win (2021-22): Saransh Jain was a hero for Madhya Pradesh when they won their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2021-22 season. In the final against Mumbai, he scored a crucial 57 runs and took wickets during high-pressure moments.
'Player of the Series' in Duleep Trophy 2025: He played a pivotal role in leading Central Zone to the title in the 2025 Duleep Trophy. He was named 'Player of the Series' for his outstanding performance, which included taking 16 wickets throughout the tournament.

India-A Performance: The Turning Point for Test Call-Up

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Just before breaking into the Indian national team, Saransh Jain played a four-day match for India-A against Sri Lanka-A in Galle.

Brilliance with Bat and Ball in Galle: In the second unofficial Test match played in Galle, Saransh claimed six wickets and played a gritty, unbeaten knock of 70 runs in the first innings.
Winning Over the Selectors: With the senior Indian team also scheduled to play on spin-friendly pitches in Sri Lanka, Saransh's recent performance in Galle immediately impressed the selectors, earning him a direct call-up to the senior squad.

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Saransh Jain Career Stats & Records

Saransh Jain's First-Class record speaks volumes about his all-round talent. In 54 First-Class matches, he has taken 188 wickets at a bowling average of 27.30 and scored 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75.