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Saransh Jain makes Test debut for India against Sri Lanka amid father's battle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Saransh Jain makes Test debut for India against Sri Lanka amid father's battle

Summary

Saransh Jain debuted for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. His father, Subodh Jain, who has fought cancer for over a decade, expressed immense pride in his son's achievement. Saransh's journey included significant challenges, including a desire to quit cricket to care for his father during his illness. With the support of coach Chandrakant Pandit, Saransh developed into a key player in domestic cricket, leading to his selection for the national team. The family looks forward to his continuing career with India.

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By the Numbers

•Saransh Jain debuted on August 23, 2026.
•Subodh Jain has battled cancer since 2014.
•Saransh's performance in domestic cricket earned him selection.
•He helped Madhya Pradesh win the Ranji Trophy.
•Saransh was previously part of the India A setup.

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10:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh Jain's long road to Test cricket

What they're saying

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After battling cancer for over a decade, Subodh Jain finally watched his son Saransh make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. From wanting to quit cricket to becoming a domestic stalwart, Saransh's journey has been shaped by his father's resilience, Chandrakant Pandit's belief and years of perseverance.
— Yahoo Sports

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