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Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) India sprung a few surprises in their playing XI as South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. The most notable omission from the lineup was, of course, Sai Sudharsan. The South African team includes Aiden Markram,…
NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing XI for the opening Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, beginning Friday. The 24-year-old, who has been in stellar touch with the bat, has forced his way into the lineup, while young all-rounder…
Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal are frontrunners to become Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2026 NEW DELHI: With just a few days to go before the retention deadline for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), a lot is happening in the Rajasthan Royals (RR) camp as the franchise looks for a complete overhaul.The Royals have…
Dhruv Jurel scored his maiden Test century against West Indies last month (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The tour of England three months ago allayed fears about the future of India’s Test batting lineup after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill’s emerged as a powerhouse at No. 4. Rishabh Pant’s stature at…
Dhruv Jurel, with his sensational form in the India A unofficial Tests against South Africa A, has made it increasingly difficult to overlook himself for the Tests against South Africa starting November 14. (Images via Screengrabs, ANI) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made a strong case for inclusion in India’s…
Dhruv Jurel smashed a ton in the ongoing 2nd Unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru (Images via X/Screengrabs) Dhruv Jurel etched his name in India A’s record books with a commanding performance against South Africa A in Bengaluru, becoming only the second Indian player to add his name to an elite list.By scoring…
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 132 runs for India A against South Africa A in the second unofficial Test in Bengaluru. In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten century for India A against South Africa A on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru’s BCCI Centre of Excellence….
Dhruv Jurel or Sanju Samson? Who is the better pick for India’s ODI squad? (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should have been part of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, calling him a better fit for the lower middle order than Dhruv Jurel. While acknowledging Jurel’s…
Dhruv Jurel smashed 125 from 210 balls in India’s first innings against West Indies in Ahmedabad (Images via PTI) Dhruv Jurel’s introduction to Test cricket in 2024 was a classic case of opportunity meeting preparation. Initially the backup wicketkeeper, his chance arrived during the home series against England when the selectors, frustrated with KS Bharat’s…
India’s Sanju Samson bats during the Asia Cup cricket final between India and Pakistan (AP /PTI) The BCCI has announced India’s squads for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against Australia, marking the much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last played in India colours during the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Shubman…
