Overview
- Jurel said there is no competition with Rishabh Pant and that both share the same objective of helping India win.
- India host South Africa from November 14 in Kolkata, with the World Test champions bringing pace threats like Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen against Jasprit Bumrah’s attack.
- Pant has returned from a right foot fracture, and team management is considering whether both wicketkeepers can fit into the same XI, with no final lineup confirmed.
- Jurel’s rise includes a maiden Test century in Ahmedabad during India’s 2–0 win over the West Indies last month.
- He also struck twin hundreds for India A against South Africa A and says he is confident of contributing in whatever role is asked.