South African Test captain Temba Bavuma has praised young Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel, predicting a significant future for him in Indian cricket. Bavuma watched Jurel closely during the recent India A versus South Africa A unofficial Test series in Bengaluru, where the young talent scored twin unbeaten centuries. The South African skipper highlighted Jurel's technical proficiency and batting intensity as qualities that will serve India well in the coming years. Bavuma also commented on Shubman Gill's growing leadership, acknowledging the challenge of succeeding Rohit Sharma as captain while praising his impressive batting performances in England earlier this year. The India-South Africa Test series is set to begin on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by the second Test in Guwahati from November 22. India, under Gill's captaincy, will look to maintain their strong home record after recently sweeping the West Indies.
Bavuma Backs Jurel and Gill for India's Future
Bavuma played alongside India A during the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence, where he witnessed Dhruv Jurel's exceptional form firsthand. The young wicketkeeper-batsman smashed unbeaten centuries of 132 and 127 in both innings, though India A lost by five wickets. Bavuma described Jurel as a fantastic and technically proficient player who bats with impressive intensity. He believes Jurel will play a major role in Indian cricket's future if he continues his current growth trajectory. On Shubman Gill, Bavuma acknowledged the pressure of replacing Rohit Sharma but praised his batting success in England earlier this year. He expressed confidence that Gill will steadily develop into his captaincy responsibilities while maintaining his batting excellence.
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