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Who is Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old all-rounder who earned his maiden India call-up?

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Persistence has finally paid off for Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain. After spending more than a decade proving his worth in India's domestic circuit, the 33-year-old has earned his first senior India call-up for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Washington Sundar in the squad.

Raina recalls 'culture of fielding' that shaped India's finest fielders

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina reflected on the discipline and preparation that transformed India's fielding standards during his playing days, explaining how a culture built around relentless practice helped produce one of the country's finest fielding units.

Amieyra Khoslla sets national record at World Youth Climbing Championships

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:37 AM

Arco, July 28 (IANS) Amieyra Khoslla, India’s 15-year-old speed climbing sensation, scripted history at the IFSC World Youth Climbing Championships 2026 in Arco, Italy, by clocking 7.60 seconds, finishing sixth in the world and setting a new Indian National Youth Record in speed climbing.

PM Modi, Sports Min Mandaviya laud weightlifters for CWG success

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sport Minister Mansukh Mandaviya have lauded Indian weightlifters Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam and Valluri Ajaya Babu for the podium finish at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Saransh Jain earns maiden call-up as BCCI names squad for Sri Lanka Tests

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:44 AM

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Offspin all-rounder Saransh Jain has earned a maiden Test call-up and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also returned to the red-ball set-up for the first time since November 2025 as the BCCI announced the 15-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15.

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