Dhruv Jurel confirmed in India's playing XI for BGT 2024-25 as 'pure batter'

As India gears up for the high-stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, the young and promising Dhruv Jurel is giving tough competition to others to grab a spot in the playing XI, especially with his outstanding performance against Australia A.

While other India A players struggled to impress for India A in the four-day games, Dhruv Jurel's remarkable batting display stood out, leaving many wondering if he will be part of the playing XI for India’s crucial five-match Test series against Australia.

Dinesh Karthik predicts Dhruv Jurel will make Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 debut in Australia

The young Indian wicketkeeper-batter was the third-leading run scorer against Australia A, finishing with 148 runs in two innings at an amazing average of 74. It sparked notions about Jurel’s potential inclusion in India’s playing XI for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

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While KL Rahul failed to make an impact, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) star impressed one and all with his explosive batting in Australia despite playing for the first time there and coming along with the senior batter at the last minute as a trial for the upcoming five-match Test series.

Well, the former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has made a bold statement, confirming that Dhruv Jurel is highly likely to feature in the playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.

Dhruv Jurel will play as a pure batter in Australia series: Dinesh Karthik

Karthik also described Jurel as one to watch for the future. Having impressed everyone with his composure and technical ability, Jurel is now set to make his mark on one of cricket’s biggest stages, and Karthik claimed that Jurel will play purely as a batter in the Australia series. He also predicted that this would be the beginning of something truly special for Jurel.

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Dinesh Karthik said on Cricbuzz: “100% YES! Dhruv Jurel will start that Test series as a pure batter, and that's going to be the start of something very special for him. That kid will do wonders.”

Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik has confirmed that he is going to the IPL 2025 mega auctions in Jeddah as a batting coach of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). When asked about his own participation in the auction, the former cricketer fueled excitement among fans, hinting that the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah could see some surprising twists.

Why should anyone let SRH have KL Rahul?

Furthermore, Dinesh Karthik also addressed the prospect of KL Rahul potentially joining Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While some fans were eager to see Rahul joining Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) colors, the cricket pundit suggested that the auction could be full of twists and turns that no one expected. He also teased a fan with the “auction fixing” remark.

Karthik signed off by saying, “Yeah, yeah. Also, all 10 teams have the opportunity boss. Why should anyone let SRH have KL Rahul? Auction fixing? Before the auction itself? Interesting.”

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Notably, Jurel was already retained by the Rajasthan Royals (RR), while Rahul is going under the hammer after being released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before the mega auction.