Cheteshwar Pujara, a former Indian cricket player, has stated his support for young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel to maintain his excellent play and secure a place in India’s starting lineup for the forthcoming first Test match against South Africa. The eagerly anticipated match is set to start on November 14 at Kolkata’s famous Eden Gardens.
India must make an intriguing selection choice regarding Jurel’s involvement because both teams want to get off to a fast start in the two-match series. The youthful player has been a strong candidate for the wicketkeeper position after recently hitting twin hundreds in the second unofficial Test match against South Africa A.
Dhruv Jurel inclusion in the starting lineup has also been alluded to by assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
Pujara highlighted how Jurel has continuously behaved with poise and responsibility, praising his maturity and temperament under duress. The seasoned batter thinks that in India’s present configuration, Dhruv Jurel would be ideal at number six, giving the middle order steadiness and the freedom to accelerate when needed.
First of all, Dhruv Jurel is deserving of a place in the starting lineup given his current form. My hunch is that he will bat at number six. India will probably use two seamers and three spinners, depending on the pitch. On JioHotstar, Pujara stated, “That’s how I see the team combination and how Dhruv Jurel fits into the XI.”
All eyes are now on the returning Rishabh Pant, who has returned to India’s Test lineup, even as Jurel continues to bolster his cause with reliable performances. Pant’s status as India’s top wicketkeeper in red-ball cricket has long been solidified by his powerful batting and sense for winning games. But the dynamics of the team’s selection have taken on a new dimension as a result of Jurel’s recent exploits.
He is a serious candidate because of his calm demeanour, flexibility under duress, and capacity to lead the innings. Although Pant remains the preferred choice, Jurel’s ascent guarantees that India now has an impressive depth in the wicketkeeping division, a reliable backup who can step in with ease when needed.
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