Published 11:03 IST, November 7th 2024

Dhruv Jurel Could be Rohit Sharma's Back-up During 1st BGT Test vs Australia - Netizens Propose IDEA

Following his brilliant 80 against Australia A in the 2nd Unofficial Test, netizens want Dhruv Jurel to be Rohit Sharma's back-up.

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Following his brilliant 80 against Australia A in 2nd Ufficial Test on Thursday in Melbourne Cricket ground, netizens want Dhruv Jurel to be Rohit Sharma 's back-up. While rest of batters perished quickly, Jurel held his own and played an impressive innings boosting his case for a spot in playing XI for first Border-Gavaskar Test in Perth. Jurel's 80 was laced with six boundaries and two sixes. With Rohit set to miss first Test due to personal reasons, fans want Jurel to become his replacement inste of KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran. Rahul and Easwaran failed with bat against Australia A. Rahul scored four runs, while Earwaran failed to even open his account. 

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Here are some reactions: 

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Meanwhile, at time of filing copy, India were bundled out for 161 runs. Michael Neser with four wickets was pick of Australian bowlers. pitch, without a doubt, h a lot in it for pacers. It would w be interesting to see how Indian bowlers respond.

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10:59 IST, November 7th 2024