Dhruv Jurel at crossroads Galle Test to cement spot

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Dhruv Jurel's Test career follows a frustrating pattern of scoring in warm-up games but failing in international matches. Despite 80 and 68 for India A before the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he managed only 11 and 1 in the series. After scoring 94 and 53 not out against England Lions, he played four Tests in England but averaged poorly. He scored his maiden Test hundred against West Indies but then managed 29 runs in four innings against South Africa. Low scores and soft dismissals, like poor pull shots against South Africa and a brain fade against Afghanistan, have surprised the team management.

Jurel again prepared with India A, scoring 14, 141 not out and 53 in Galle, but managed only 1 and 17 in warm-ups in Colombo. Times of India reports that the think tank has reminded him he must perform better to remain relevant as a pure batter. He was seen talking to KL Rahul and watchful against spin in nets, NDTV Sports reports. The Galle Test offers a chance to prove himself.