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Dhruv Jurel's Back-to-Back Tons: Why Ashwin Says He's Impossible to Drop

Dhruv Jurel has absolutely dominated the India A vs South Africa A unofficial Test with back-to-back centuries. His first innings 132 came when the entire batting lineup collapsed around him. Ravichandran Ashwin took to social media to praise the young wicketkeeper-batter's incredible performance. The veteran spinner specifically noted that Jurel is making it very difficult for the team management to leave him out of the upcoming senior Test series.

Key Points: Ashwin Praises Dhruv Jurel After Consecutive India A Centuries

  • Jurel scored 132 in first innings when India A struggled at 255/10
  • His century came when no other batter managed to score over 25 runs
  • Jurel followed up with second consecutive century in ongoing second innings
  • Ashwin specifically mentioned coach Gambhir and captain Gill facing selection dilemma
  • India A took slender first-innings lead after restricting SA A to 221
  • Prasidh Krishna was pick of bowlers with three wickets for India A
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Making it hard for coach and captain to drop him, says Ashwin after Jurel notches up back-to-back tons

Ravichandran Ashwin says Dhruv Jurel has made it "very hard" for selectors to drop him after scoring twin centuries against South Africa A in unofficial Test.

"Dhruv Jurel is making it very hard for the coach and captain to drop him from the Test match coming up. - Ravichandran Ashwin"

New Delhi, Nov 8

India batter Dhruv Jurel scored consecutive centuries in the second unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A, and former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for the keeper-batter, stating that he has made a strong case for himself ahead of the senior men’s Test series against the senior Proteas side.

While India A were struggling in the first innings, Jurel played an anchor’s role, helping the side post 255/10 in 77.1 overs. No other batter managed to score over 25 runs, with skipper Rishabh Pant being the second-highest run scorer with 24 runs to his name after Jurel’s 132.

The visitors too experienced a similar fate, as only Marques Ackerman, scoring 134 runs, shone with the bat while all other batters struggled to get going. While Tiaan van Vuuren was the standout bowler for SA A in the first innings, picking up a four-wicket haul, Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers for India with three wickets to his name. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep picked two scalps each as the hosts held South Africa A to 221/10 to take a slender lead.

While India A batters had a relatively decent outing in the second innings as compared to the first, it was Jurel again who stood out by hitting a second consecutive century.

Ashwin, impressed by his knock, stated that the Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer was making it very difficult for coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill to drop him from the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa by putting forth a strong case.

“Dhruv Jurel is making it very hard for the coach and captain to drop him from the Test match coming up. 100’s in both innings of the unofficial test against SA ‘A’,” he wrote on X.

At the time of writing, Jurel is 127 not out in 170 deliveries while India-A are at 382-7 in 89.2 overs, with Pant’s wicket being the most recent one falling.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While Jurel's performance is outstanding, let's not forget this is an unofficial Test. The step up to senior international cricket is huge. Hope selectors consider this before making hasty decisions.
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Sarah B
The timing couldn't be better! With the senior Test series coming up, Jurel has thrown his hat in the ring perfectly. When the entire batting lineup struggles and one player stands tall twice - that's special talent.
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Vikram M
Ye toh proper 'khadoos' batting hai! Anchor role in first innings when team was collapsing, then another century in second innings. This is exactly what we need in Test cricket. Well done, Jurel! 👏
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Michael C
Interesting to see Ashwin's endorsement. When a senior player of his stature praises a youngster, it carries weight. Jurel seems to have the temperament for big occasions.
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Ananya R
The best part is he's a wicketkeeper-batter! Gives us so many options. With Pant also in the mix, we're building good depth in the keeping department. Future looks bright for Indian cricket! 💪

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