The India vs Sri Lanka Test squad had a surprise pick in Saransh Jain. The short series will be played in Galle (August 15 to 19) and Colombo (August 23 to 27)

Saransh Jain's father, Subodh Jain, a former Ranji Trophy cricketer for Madhya Pradesh, would often convert the rooftop into a makeshift practice facility whenever time permitted.

Saransh Jain earned his maiden India call-up for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting from August 15 in Galle.

Saransh Jain was rewarded for his meticulous performance in India's domestic cricket as the BCCI picked him for the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Pacer Yash Thakur and off-spinner Saransh Jain took two wickets apiece but Sri Lanka A rode on skipper Sahan Arachchige's unbeaten 83 to reach 288 for 5 in 85 overs on the opening day of the second unofficial 'Test' against India 'A' on Thursday.

All-rounder Saransh Jain held one end together with a solid unbeaten 82 to help Madhya Pradesh beat Goa by three wickets after a tense run chase on the final day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match.