'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh Jain's long road to Test cricket
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.
New Delhi: As his son, Saransh Jain, received his Test cap from Ravindra Jadeja at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo, Subodh Jain, a former Madhya Pradesh cricketer, expressed his gratitude and motivation. Diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2014, Subodh still struggles with his speech, but he sees his son's cricket success as a new lease of life.
"I fought cancer to see my son play for India," he shared. The emotions were mixed, with Subodh feeling numb at times. He attributes Saransh's success to his coach, Chandrakant Pandit, who instilled confidence in him. Saransh's breakthrough came after he received guidance from former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, whose words inspired him to work hard and persevere.
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