The Indian cricket team is set to tour Sri Lanka for its next Test series, where the two teams will play a thrilling two-match Test series. The selectors have included a surprising and new face in the 33-year-old spinner and all-rounder Saransh Jain in this Indian team, captained by Shubman Gill. Saransh has earned his place in the national team for the first time due to his impressive and consistent performances in domestic cricket over a long period. It is believed that his debut on Sri Lankan pitches could prove to be very beneficial for the Indian team, as the Sri Lankan team is full of left-handed batsmen.
Wasim Jaffer praised Sarang, saying – Saransh is ahead of Washington Sundar in bowling
Former Indian team’s legendary opener Wasim Jaffer, while speaking on his official YouTube channel, supported the selection of Saransh Jain and called him an excellent choice. Jaffer believes that India needs a good off-spinner in the series against Sri Lanka and in this case Saransh outshines Washington Sundar. He said, “Sri Lanka has many left-handed batsmen in the team, so we need a good off-spinner. Even though Washington Sundar is good at batting, Saransh Jain has real ability and sharpness as a bowler.”
Only ability was given priority over age: Wasim Jaffer
Expressing his delight at the selection of Saransh Jain, who received his first Indian call-up at the age of 33, Wasim Jaffer said that the selectors did not let age be a factor and instead focused solely on the player’s performance. Praising him, Jaffer said that Saransh has consistently performed well in domestic cricket, especially red-ball cricket. His ability to consistently bowl the same line and length without resorting to too many unnecessary variations makes him a successful red-ball bowler.
His seam presentation is like that of Ashwin and Harbhajan, and he has been rewarded for his domestic cricket.
Wasim Jaffer praised Saransh Jain’s bowling technique, saying that his seam presentation is similar to what we’ve seen from great bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh. Saransh, who scored over 500 runs and took over 30 wickets in the last domestic season, has reaped the rewards of his hard work. Jaffer said that it’s heartening to see players who toil in domestic cricket finally reap the rewards of their hard work and are reaching Team India on the back of their excellent form.