NEW DELHI: India face a range dilemma forward of their first Take a look at in opposition to World Take a look at Championship winners South Africa on November 14, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel each vying for the wicketkeeper-batter slot. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has instructed that each ought to discover a place within the enjoying XI.Jurel has strengthened his case with constant performances, together with a century in opposition to the West Indies and one other ton for India A in opposition to South Africa A.
“Each Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant are there within the squad. Rishabh Pant will play. He's the vice-captain. He's going to play, and he ought to play. However I really feel Dhruv Jurel also needs to play,” Chopra mentioned on his YouTube channel.“A spot ought to be created for him within the XI. The query will likely be whether or not you'll compromise Sai Sudharsan from the highest or Nitish Kumar Reddy from decrease within the order,” Chopra added.Recommending a attainable mixture, Chopra suggested the workforce administration — led by Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir — to retain Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 and drop all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.“I feel Sai Sudharsan ought to be allowed to play at No. 3. You have not received Nitish Kumar Reddy to do his job correctly to date. So you may truly sacrifice him and hold Dhruv Jurel there,” acknowledged Chopra.Jurel's latest type bolsters his case additional — he scored 125 in opposition to the West Indies within the first Take a look at in October and adopted it up with an unbeaten 132 for India A in opposition to South Africa A.His potential inclusion as a specialist batter beneficial properties weight from Nitish Reddy's restricted bowling contribution in residence circumstances.
