On Monday, August 24, in the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant shared 112 runs for India’s seventh wicket. With the stand, India’s first-innings total of 503 for 9 was declared, up from 307 for 6 to 419. Dhruv Jurel remained undefeated at 115, his second Test century, which featured two sixes and nine fours, while Pant added 60 runs to the partnership.
Dhruv Jurel discussed the benefits of batting with Pant and the advice the experienced wicketkeeper-batter gives him.
As middle-order batsmen and wicketkeepers for India, both players have a common knowledge of the challenges of that position in Test cricket.
Taking inspiration from Pant’s background and sense of style
Dhruv Jurel emphasised how various strategies are required of players in Test cricket and how watching Pant bat teaches important lessons. The younger batsman-wicketkeeper said that he is unable to match Pant’s style, which has been honed over many years of playing international cricket. Rather, Jurel concentrates on deciding which spells to play carefully and which bowlers to attack; he frequently discusses these choices with Pant while they are together at the crease.
Day 2 saw Sri Lanka finish at 8/2, with Prasidh Krishna dismissing Lahiru Udara and Manav Suthar dismissing Prabath Jayasuriya.
