[1] Vasoo Paranjape, Jatin's father, was a former Ranji Trophy player in 1960s and a renowned coach at the National Cricket Academy.
[2][3] It took Jatin seven years from his Ranji debut in 1991/92 season to get the attention of the national selectors.
He made a total of 606 runs in four Ranji trophy outings and guaranteed himself a place in the national team.
He made a run-a-ball unbeaten 23 in the Sahara cup in Toronto to steer India to victory in the opening match.
Two games later he hurt his ankle in the field and was forced to fly back home.