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MP spinner Saransh Jain gets maiden India Test call-up after decade
NDTV reports that Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain has earned his maiden India Test call-up after a decade of domestic cricket. The 30-year-old said patience has been central to his journey, telling…
The Story in Brief
NDTV reports that Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain has earned his maiden India Test call-up after a decade of domestic cricket. The 30-year-old said patience has been central to his journey, telling reporters that 'if you want to play Test cricket for India, you have to be patient.' Jain's reward comes after years of consistent performances for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and other tournaments.
His call-up reflects the selectors' willingness to recognise long-serving domestic players. Jain, primarily a red-ball specialist, has taken over 300 first-class wickets. He now joins the Indian squad as cover for the spin department.
The Indian Opinion
Saransh Jain's story cuts through the lazy narrative that domestic cricket is a dead end or that selectors only fast-track IPL stars. Here is a 30-year-old rewarded for a decade of toil in the Ranji Trophy, exactly the path the system is meant to honour. The real test will be whether he gets a game or remains a warm body on the bench. Will a spinner who ground it out in the domestic circuit ever break into the XI ahead of a younger, more marketable name?
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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