'I will continue to play for my father': Saransh gets emotional after India Test debut
Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India against Sri Lanka, becoming the country’s 320th Test player. He dedicated the achievement to his father, who inspired him to play cricket. Receiving his cap from Ravindra Jadeja made the moment special. Jadeja praised his domestic performances and advised him to enjoy the opportunity without feeling pressure.
Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India in Colombo on Sunday, becoming the 320th player to represent the country in the prestigious format. The 33-year-old all-rounder came into the team to replace Kuldeep Yadav, but the highlight of his day was sharing the accomplishment with his family, particularly his late father who inspired him to take up cricket.
Saransh told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that his father is the most important person in his life, and he will continue to play for him. Saransh's journey to the Test debut was marked by years of struggle, patience, and unwavering support from his father Subodh, who battled mouth cancer in 2014. Despite the diagnosis, Subodh encouraged Saransh to continue playing cricket.
After limited Ranji opportunities, Saransh's resilience under Chandrakant Pandit saw him become a consistent all-rounder and eventually earn his long-awaited India call-up. On this special occasion, Ravindra Jadeja presented Saransh with his Test cap, praising his years of hard work in domestic cricket and India A. Jadeja also advised Saransh to stay relaxed and enjoy the moment, treating the Test like another First-Class game, as he had already demonstrated his ability to perform in tough domestic matches.
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