Saransh Jain debuts for India at 33 against Sri Lanka in Test match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India on August 23, 2026, against Sri Lanka. The 33-year-old allrounder received his cap from Ravindra Jadeja, becoming the first Indian to debut post-33 since Robin Singh in 1998. Jain has had over a decade of domestic experience, including a standout performance in the recent Ranji Trophy season, where he scored 518 runs and took 30 wickets. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first during the second match of the series.
- •Saransh Jain has over a decade of domestic cricket experience.
- •He debuted after a strong Ranji Trophy season.
- •India opted to bat after winning the toss.
- •The match is a part of the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
- •Jain is the son of former cricketer Subodh Jain.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Saransh Jain makes India debut at 33: Who is the Madhya Pradesh allrounder taking on Sri Lanka?
"Saransh Jain celebrated a significant breakthrough on Sunday by making his Test debut for India at 33, facing off against Sri Lanka. With more than a decade's worth of domestic experiences behind him, Jain's impressive red-ball track record led to this noteworthy selection, making him the first Indian player to debut after turning 33 since 1998.
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