India include 33-year-old off-spinner Saransh Jain in their Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour after Washington Sundar sustains a hamstring injury, leaving the team short of a specialist off-spinner for the opening match. Multiple reports say Jain replaces Sundar in the squad for the two-Test series, with the first Test scheduled to begin on August 15 in Galle. Several outlets describe Jain’s background as a long-serving Madhya Pradesh performer with extensive domestic cricket experience, noting that he has produced consistent red-ball performances over several seasons and for India A. Reports also link his selection to standout domestic form, including mention of a five-wicket haul in the Duleep Trophy final and a Player of the Series award in that competition. Times of India and other sources attribute his improvement to coaching and technical work under Madhya Pradesh coach Chandrakant Pandit, including a bowling adjustment that increases his effectiveness. Wisden also highlights that Jain has never played an IPL match, positioning his call-up as an unusual route into the Test side. Overall, sources agree the selection is driven by the need to cover off-spin in the short term and Jain’s sustained domestic record.