Jain, who made his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2014-15 season, was included in India’s squad for the series against Sri Lanka, with the first Test set to begin at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said patience has been central to his journey as he finally earned his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming two-match tour of Sri Lanka. Reflecting on the moment he found out about his selection, Jain said he was on his way to a temple when he noticed a string of calls and messages on his phone.
Because he has already played with most of his new teammates, the 33-year-old has spent more than a decade playing domestic cricket and said he did not feel overwhelmed after joining the India squad, largely.
Then I came to know that I was selected,” Jain said in a video shared by the BCCI. “When I got the call, I was at a temple. I was driving there, and I saw a call and messages in between.
I have played cricket with 70-80 per cent of the players. I made my Ranji Trophy debut in 2014-15. The 2025-26 season proved to be another major step in his career. Jain scored 518 runs at an average of 57.55 and took 30 wickets at 20.43. He followed that with a Player-of-the-Series performance for Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, claiming 16 wickets and scoring two fifties in two matches.
So I think I have mixed well with all of them,” he said. That was my feeling,” he said. He told me to be patient. Things will come to you automatically,” Jain said.
“Ranji Trophy has an atmosphere. When I joined the team three days ago, I didn’t feel much difference. “You have to be patient in Test cricket. If you want to play Test cricket for India, you have to be patient. I have been patient since I started my career. It has been a long journey. It has involved a lot of hard work and sacrifices. One day, I will definitely play for India. “My family is behind me. My dad is a Ranji Trophy player.
