Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed the inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s playing XI for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 in Ranchi as well. Pathan’s comments came after the announcement of the 15-member squad on Sunday, November 23, with Reddy retaining his place with Hardik Pandya absent […]

With Shreyas Iyer ruled out of India’s ODI series against South Africa due to a rib injury, former India player Mohammad Kaif has picked his choice to bat at No. 4. Kaif reckoned that Dhruv Jurel should slot in, stating that he can mould his game according to the situation as well. Reflecting on India’s […]

In a curious yet calculated move, India’s young batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel went old-school during a nearly three-hour optional net session at Eden Gardens on Monday, by facing spin bowling with only one pad on. This unconventional training method, while inherently risky, underscored their dedication to refining technique amid the team’s recent struggles […]

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has heaped praise on India’s rising star Dhruv Jurel, calling him a “fantastic batter” after watching him closely during the recent four-day game between India A and South Africa A in Bengaluru. Bavuma, who featured in the second unofficial Test at the National Centre of Excellence, was particularly impressed by […]

Promising young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has downplayed any notion of rivalry with senior gloveman Rishabh Pant, saying that both share a common goal — helping Team India succeed in Test cricket. With India gearing up for the two-match Test series against South Africa, Jurel’s calm perspective reflects a mature and team-first mindset. Jurel, who impressed […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Mohammad Kaif has backed Sai Sudharsan over Dhruv Jurel in India’s playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, which starts at Eden Gardens on Friday, November 14. He also believes that Sudharsan should get more chances because he’s a youngster. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Tuesday (November […]

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on India’s selection puzzle ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, and he hasn’t minced his words. According to Ashwin, India does not need pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for this high-stakes away tour. Instead, the team should back in-form wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel to strengthen the […]

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has highlighted three key areas that Team India must focus on as they prepare to face South Africa in a crucial two-Test series starting November 14. The Proteas, currently in India for a full multi-format tour, will challenge a young Shubman Gill-led side across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. India enters […]

Dhruv Jurel continues to strengthen his case for a permanent spot in India’s Test XI with yet another commanding batting performance. After being India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in the recent two-Test series against the West Indies, where he scored his maiden Test century in Ahmedabad, Jurel faced fresh competition with Rishabh Pant’s return to the squad […]

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel produced one of the finest innings of his young career, showcasing remarkable technical discipline and mental toughness to lift India A from a precarious position to a competitive total of 255 all out on Day 1 against South Africa A in the four-day match at Bengaluru. Asked to bat first under […]