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Before the first Test match of the two-match Test series against South Africa, Team India’s young wicketkeeper batsman Dhruv Jurel is once again in the headlines.
Delhi: Before the first match of the two-match Test series against South Africa, Team India’s young wicketkeeper batsman Dhruv Jurel is once again in the headlines. After scoring centuries in both the innings in the first class match against South Africa A, he has attracted the attention of the selectors and the team management. Team India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has also made it clear that Jurel is going to play in the Kolkata Test.
Pujara told Jurel’s batting order
Meanwhile, former Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Jurel should bat at number six for Team India. While talking to Jio Hotstar, Pujara said, “According to me, Sai Sudarshan will be seen playing at number three only. At the same time, Dhruv Jurel’s form is excellent and he deserves a place in the playing eleven. I believe that Jurel will be seen playing at number six.”
Jurel may get the place of Karun Nair
Pujara further said that Karun Nair was tried at number six during the England tour, but due to poor performance he had to be dropped. Now Jurel can cement his place at the same place. Pujara indicated that both Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel can join the wicketkeeper team in the Kolkata Test, where Pant will be seen in the role of chief keeper as vice-captain.
Pujara also spoke on bowling combination
Pujara also gave his opinion on the bowling combination of Team India. He said, “I think Team India can take the field with a combination of three spinners and two fast bowlers. In such a situation, Jurel fits perfectly into this combination.”
Jurrell’s great performance
Dhruv Jurel made his debut in Test cricket for India in the year 2024. In the seven Test matches played so far, he has scored 430 runs at an average of 47.77, which also includes a century. Jurel is now ready to create a blast with the bat once again against South Africa, while the responsibility behind the wicket will be on the shoulders of Rishabh Pant. The first test match of the series between the two teams will be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata from 14th November.
