From father’s cancer battle to India Test debut: Saransh Jain’s inspiring journey
Saransh Jain’s journey to earning his maiden India Test cap is intertwined with his father Subodh Jain’s battle with cancer and a handwritten note that became a source of inspiration throughout his career. On Sunday, the 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder received his maiden Test cap from Ravindra Jadeja before India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka…
Saransh Jain, a 33-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, has made his maiden Test debut for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. This achievement is deeply connected to Saransh's father Subodh Jain, who battled cancer during his son's formative years in cricket. Subodh, an off-spinner, played domestic cricket for Madhya Pradesh in the 1980s.
Despite his own health struggles, he supported Saransh wholeheartedly, providing him with a handwritten note that read, "I am fine now, son. If you just play better, I will get well sooner." This note served as a powerful source of motivation for Saransh as he pursued his dream of playing for India. When Saransh received his first India call-up, Subodh expressed immense pride and relief, stating that he had finally fulfilled the dream he couldn't achieve during his playing days. Saransh Jain's Test debut, at the age of 33, makes him India's oldest debutant since 1998.
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