'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh's long road to Test cricket
Indian cricketer Saransh Jain received his Test cap, fulfilling a long-held dream for his father, Subodh, who battled mouth cancer to witness his son's success. The story highlights the emotional journey and personal sacrifices behind the athlete's career.
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NEW DELHI: Subodh Jain still can't speak properly because of the mouth cancer he was diagnosed with in 2014. But one can understand the barrage of emotions he was going through as his son, Saransh Jain, was handed a Test cap by Ravindra Jadeja at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo."I fought cancer to see my son play for India. Now he has given me a new lease of life, and I want to keep fighting and see him reach greater heights," Subodh, a former Madhya Pradesh cricketer, tells TimesofIndia.com from Indore."The emotions are mixed. I don't know whether to cry or laugh. I am a bit numb," he adds.Subodh is elated and had a hunch that his son might get his long-due in this two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
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