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Indore's Saransh Jain to debut for India in Sri Lanka Test after Kuldeep Yadav's illness
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:36 PM
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All-rounder Saransh Jain from Indore will make his Test debut for India in Colombo, stepping in for the sidelined Kuldeep Yadav, who is out with a viral infection.
India's two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka will see a new face in the second game in Colombo as all‑rounder Saransh Jain from Indore earns his first cap. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced his inclusion after the regular left‑arm pacer Kuldeep Yadav was ruled out.
Jain has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, featuring prominently for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and delivering useful contributions with both bat and ball. His recent form, highlighted by several half‑centuries and a steady wicket‑taking rate, convinced the selectors that he could fill the void left by Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav was diagnosed with a viral infection that forced him to miss the first Test and the upcoming match. The team management confirmed his unavailability and opted to give the 25‑year‑old Jain an opportunity to debut at the highest level.
The move adds depth to India's spin and lower‑order batting options, and coaches expect Jain to bring energy and versatility to the side as they aim to secure a series win on foreign soil.
Jain has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, featuring prominently for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and delivering useful contributions with both bat and ball. His recent form, highlighted by several half‑centuries and a steady wicket‑taking rate, convinced the selectors that he could fill the void left by Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav was diagnosed with a viral infection that forced him to miss the first Test and the upcoming match. The team management confirmed his unavailability and opted to give the 25‑year‑old Jain an opportunity to debut at the highest level.
The move adds depth to India's spin and lower‑order batting options, and coaches expect Jain to bring energy and versatility to the side as they aim to secure a series win on foreign soil.