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Saransh Jain reveals Gautam Gambhir’s private message before Test debut

Spinner Saransh Jain recently reflected on his international red-ball debut for India against Sri Lanka in August 2026, where he collected three wickets across 57.4 overs of work. Receiving his cap number 320 from Ravindra Jadeja created an unforgettable moment for the debutant, who noted that a welcoming dressing room culture helped him settle in smoothly alongside teammates like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant.

Ahead of his maiden appearance, head coach Gautam Gambhir offered reassuring advice about managing pre-match nerves and accepting normal pressures instead of fighting them. Although he conceded 167 runs during the fixture, the team hierarchy offered constructive feedback rather than harsh criticism, helping the newcomer analyze the challenges of bowling with a softening Kookaburra ball on a slow surface.

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