Dhruv Jurel all but confirms his participation in Perth Test against Australia

India National Cricket Team keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel might be in line to play the first Test of the series against the Australia National Cricket Team. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is all set to begin on 22nd November at the WACA Stadium in Perth.

India National Cricket Team are mulling over the availability of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul for the first Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. The duo sustained injuries during the match simulation of the team and there are chances that they might miss the opening game.

This has made a lot of speculations about the India XI for the first Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. Also, with Rohit Sharma not being available, there are chances that it might be a team full of youngsters, and hence, there are chances of having a different XI.

One among them expected to play is Dhruv Jurel. The keeper-batter has been in a lot of talks over the last few months. And he raised the speculations about him playing the first Test. He shared a dazzling post on his Instagram account and many thought it was a hint about him playing the opening game.

From setting alarms to catch India’s Tests in Australia to waking up alarm-free - Dhruv Jurel

Dhurv Jurel shared his photo ahead of the first Test and what caught the attention of many was the caption that he posted. He said: “From setting alarms to catch India’s Tests in Australia to waking up alarm-free."

Here's the post:

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Dhruv Jurel was added to the India A squad for the second tour game against Australia A

Dhruv Jurel has been in Australia for a while now. He was added to the India A squad for the second tour game against Australia A. The keeper-batter, by far, looked the best batter in the side as he showed great promise and maturity in two innings.

Jurel played a magnificent innings of 80 in the first innings and then followed it up with a 68-run knock in the second innings. His scores came when India A side were left struggling at 11/4 and 44/4 in two innings respectively.

Jurel made his debut for the India National Cricket Team in the Test series against the England

Jurel made his debut for the India National Cricket Team in the Test series against the England National Cricket Team. In the entire series, he looked pretty solid with the bat and made an impact in the first game that he played.

He scored 90 runs, largely batting with the tail in India's first innings, which helped them avoid handing England too big a lead. He then saw India through to victory with Gill in the second innings by scoring an unbeaten 39 off 77 balls and was declared player of the match.

Overall, Dhruv Jurel has mustered 190 runs at an average of 63.33 with one half-century in four Test innings. With key batters likely to miss the first Test, there are chances that he might start in the XI at the WACA Stadium in Perth.

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