India took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a commanding 165-run victory in Galle. Kuldeep managed only 1/103, while Manav Suthar claimed 10 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja took four. He was the only frontline Indian bowler who failed to bowl a maiden over in the recent match.
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At 33, Jain made his India debut after more than a decade in domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in 2014 and established himself as a reliable all-rounder.
Jain also impressed for Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, taking 16 wickets and scoring 136 runs to win the Player of the Tournament award. His all-round ability gives India useful depth in the lower order.
Kuldeep Yadav Ruled Out Due to Infection, Saransh Jain Makes Test Debut
"Batting first, yes. [On the pitch] It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle," Gill said at the toss.
"[Playing XI] Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India," he added.
IND vs SL 2nd Test Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
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