With Rishabh Pant rested for the upcoming home Test series against West Indies, Dhruv Jurel finds himself presented with a golden opportunity not just as a backup wicketkeeper, but as a reliable middle-order batsman capable of staking a claim in India’s Test lineup. For a player of Jurel’s age and experience, this is more than just a chance to fill in; it is a moment to define his role in the team and prove he can contribute with the bat under pressure.
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Historically, India’s backup keepers have had a limited role, often seen as temporary replacements rather than integral parts of the side. Players like KS Bharat, Wriddhiman Saha, and Naman Ojha frequently had to wait for a regular keeper to
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