Former Australia captain Tim Paine praised Dhruv Jurel for his spectacular batting on the bouncy Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) pitch in the course of the second unofficial Take a look at between Australia A and India A.
Paine, who coached Australia A, watched the 23-year-old rating 80 and 68 within the match and has backed the Indian wicketkeeper-batter to make a big influence within the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
“There’s a man who has wicket saved in a number of Take a look at matches for India. He averages 63 out of the three Assessments he’s performed, and his identify is Dhruv Jurel” Paine stated on ‘SEN Tassie’.
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Regardless of Jurel’s restricted Take a look at expertise, Paine was impressed by his talent: “I don’t know if you happen to noticed a lot of the highlights, however after seeing him bat (in opposition to Australia A) – regardless that he’s a wicketkeeper, from what I’ve seen on this tour and from India’s batting within the final couple of months, I’d be staggered if he doesn’t play.”
Jurel made his Take a look at debut for India in opposition to England earlier this 12 months, scoring 46, 90, 39 not out, and 15 in his first three matches, with a formidable batting common of 63.
“He’s 23 and he’s performed three Take a look at matches, however he appeared a category above all of his teammates, to be truthful, and dealt with the tempo and bounced rather well, which could be uncommon for an Indian participant,” Paine stated.
“He scored one of many extra polished 80s I’ve seen, and we had been all sitting round as workers of Cricket Australia and thought, ‘Wow, this man can significantly play,’” he added.
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to start on November 22, Paine inspired Australian followers to be careful for Jurel, who has made a compelling case for a spot in India’s Take a look at XI. Whereas Rishabh Pant is prone to hold the wicketkeeping function, Jurel’s spectacular performances, together with two fifties in opposition to Australia A, point out that he may show to be a worthwhile asset for the customer.
“Preserve a watch out for him this summer time. I feel he’s going to impress plenty of Australian followers.” “Though it’s going to be one other step up in opposition to the massive three (of Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood), he appears like he has the sport to play Take a look at cricket,” Pane added.