India’s young Wicketeeper-cadaver Dhruv jurel once again turned heads with his scintillating form, scoring ten twenties in the second unofficial Test South Africa A At the heart of the Ground of Excellence in Bengaluru. Its performance is not only enhanced India a to a commanding position while also earning high praise from the top Indian spinner Ravichandran ashwinlauding Jurel’s consistency and influence.
Ravichandran Ashwin explains why Dhruv Jurel should play Xi for India’s South Africa Tests
Ashwin threw his weight behind Jurel, who praised his remarkable streak and said India deserved a playing spot for Xi’s upcoming Test series against South Africa. Jurel’s back-to-back centuries put him firmly in contention for selection in the ongoing second unofficial Test at the Ground of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Reacting to Jurel’s stellar performance, Ashwin took to x (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “Dhruv Jurel makes it very difficult for coach and captain to drop him from Test match. Both innings of 100s in unofficial Test against SA ‘a’.”
Ashwin’s post, which has gone viral among cricket fans, reflects the growing belief that Jurel’s performances have eliminated the ‘a’ level. The off-spinner’s statement appeared to be a subtle message to the selectors, as the 24-year-old Wicketeeper-fruit of the 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman in the South Africa series starting on November 14 in Kolkata, Kolkata.
Dhruv Jurel makes it very difficult for the coach and captain to drop him from the test match.
100 in both innings of the unofficial test against SA. #Indvsa
– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 8, 2025
Jurel’s dream run continues
Jurel’s performances over the past few months have been nothing short of exceptional. Earlier this year, during the test series In the WestOf course, 125, 44, 44 and an unbeaten 6 was a gain beyond his years. That confidence carried into the ongoing series against Marcus Ackermann’s South Africa A Africa. In the first innings, the young right-hander scored 132 from 132 to 175, hitting 12 fours and four sixes to guide India to 255 to 255. His second ton was celebrated with poise and aggression as he brought up his century with a boundary Tiaan van vuurenlater runs on the 19th.
A choice dilemma beer
Ashwin’s praise highlights a growing selection dilemma for managing the Indian team. With Rishabh pants Returning to the squad after recovering from a leg injury, Jurel’s sensational form made it a choice between the two wicketkeepers. Pants’ matchmaking ability and experience are invaluable, but Jurel’s recent red-ball performances have made him an undeniable contender.
In just seven first-class matches, Jurel scored 430 runs, including a century and a fifty, while also impressing with his wicketkeeping skills. His ability to soak up pressure, build partnerships and step up when needed makes him a complete package for red-ball cricket.
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