Saransh Jain makes India debut at 33: Who is the allrounder taking on Sri Lanka?
33-year-old allrounder Saransh Jain has made his Test cricket debut for India against Sri Lanka. His selection follows a decade of consistent performance in domestic red-ball cricket.
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It highlights the path for late-blooming domestic athletes to reach the international stage in professional sports.
NEW DELHI: Saransh Jain's long wait for India recognition ended on Sunday when the 33-year-old allrounder made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in the second match of the series.Jain was presented his India cap by veteran allrounder Ravindra Jadeja during the team's huddle, marking the culmination of a domestic career that has stretched over a decade.His debut also makes Jain the first India player to make his international debut after turning 33 since Robin Singh in 1998.India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first, backing his team to make the most of the conditions."Batting first, yes. It looks like a much harder wicket than Galle.
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