Sports 25 August 2026
Saransh Jain Creates History, Becomes Oldest Indian To Make Test Debut In 21st Century
Why in the News?
Madhya Pradesh off-spin all-rounder Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, becoming the oldest Indian player to make a Test debut in the 21st century.
Key Features / Major Points:
Historic Milestone: At 33 years and 145 days, Saransh Jain became the oldest Indian cricketer in the 21st century to play his maiden Test. He is also the oldest Indian Test debutant since Robin Singh (35 years and 23 days) in 1998.
Maiden Test Cap: He received his debut cap from senior India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja prior to the start of the match.
First-Class Record: In 54 first-class matches, Saransh has picked up 188 wickets at an average of 27.30 (including 10 five-wicket hauls) and scored 2223 runs at an average of 31.75, featuring 2 centuries and 14 fifties.
Ranji Trophy Standout: In the recent Ranji Trophy season, he was MP's top run-scorer with 518 runs and second-highest wicket-taker with 30 scalps.
Static GK Facts:
Oldest Indian on Test Debut (Overall): Rustomji Jamshedji (41 years 27 days; December 1933 vs England).
World Record for Oldest Test Debutant: James Southerton, England (49 years 119 days; March 1877).
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): Established: 1928 | Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has become the oldest Indian cricketer to make a Test debut in the 21st century?
A: Saransh Jain (33 years 145 days)
Q: Who holds the overall record for being the oldest Indian cricketer on Test debut?
A: Rustomji Jamshedji (41 years 27 days)
Q: Which domestic cricket team does Saransh Jain represent in the Ranji Trophy?
A: Madhya Pradesh