Dhruv Jurel: Team India’s rising young wicketkeeper/batsman Dhruv Jurel is in amazing form. Made a record by scoring 3 consecutive centuries in the unofficial test match against South Africa. Despite this, there is suspense over his playing.
IND vs SA, 1st Test: There is going to be a 2-match Test series between India and South Africa, which will start from November 14. In this match, a big headache remains for the management regarding the playing 11. Meanwhile, right-handed batsman Dhruv Jurel has increased Gautam Gambhir’s tension even more. By scoring two consecutive centuries in the unofficial test, he has staked his claim for a place in the playing 11. Due to his brilliant innings, the Indian team has also performed amazingly.
2 consecutive centuries of Dhruv Jurel
The second unofficial test match against South Africa is being played at BCCI Center of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru. Team India is in a strong position in this match, due to which Dhruv Jurel is there. In the first innings, his bat scored 132 unbeaten runs in 175 balls. This innings came at a time when the condition of the team had worsened. After that, he did not sit still in the second innings and scored an amazing century. He scored unbeaten 127 runs on 170 balls, in which he hit 15 fours and 1 six. Now, despite his deadly form, it has become difficult for him to play his first official Test.
Suresh Raina told the reason
During the Star Sports show, former Team India batsman Suresh Raina has said that the top order of Team India is completely set. The list includes batsmen like Shubhman Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. After that, the batting of the team is watched by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Akshar Patel. Apart from this, it is decided to play 3 spinners in Kolkata. Kuldeep Yadav’s name will be included in the list. In that situation Akshar Patel may be out. But, Dhruv Jurel does not seem to fit anywhere. It will not be easy for him to play in the first Test against South Africa.
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Rishabh Pant is back
Another biggest reason for Dhruv Jurel being out of the playing 11 is the return of Rishabh Pant to the team. Pant was not playing the last series against West Indies due to injury, but now he has made a comeback. The BCCI selectors have given him a place in the squad as soon as he is fit. In such a situation, as a batsman/wicketkeeper, he will be in the team’s 11. It seems difficult for Dhruv to play in this situation.
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