Saransh Jain receives maiden Test call-up for Sri Lanka series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Saransh Jain has been called up to the Indian Test team for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka. The decision comes amid concerns over the fitness of key players Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan, whose availability remains uncertain. Jain's inclusion marks a significant milestone in his cricket career, providing an opportunity to showcase his skills on an international stage. The series is expected to commence shortly, adding to India's commitments in Test cricket this summer.
- •Saransh Jain gets selected for the Test series in Sri Lanka.
- •Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's fitness is under review.
- •The Test series is scheduled to begin soon.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Saransh Jain earns maiden India call-up: Why is 33-year-old spinner included in India Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
- 3:55 AMESPNcricinfo — Saransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
"33-year-old spinner Saransh Jain earned his maiden India Test squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, replacing injured Washington Sundar.
"Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:49 AMSaransh Jain earns maiden India call-up: Why is 33-year-old spinner included in India Test squad for Sri Lanka tour
33-year-old spinner Saransh Jain earned his maiden India Test squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, replacing injured Washington Sundar.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 28, 2026, 3:55 AMSaransh Jain gets maiden India call-up for Test series in Sri Lanka
Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan's availability is subject to fitness clearance
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