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Star wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Saturday, November 8, became the second Indian cricketer to score twin centuries for India A, emulating Naman Ojha’s feat. Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test XI with his second century in as many innings against South Africa A.

By scoring hundreds in both innings of an A Test, Jurel matched a feat last achieved by Ojha, who struck 219* and 101* against Australia A in Brisbane back in July 2014.

Jurel, who had already notched a hundred in the opening four-day match of the series, continued his outstanding run of form.

Coming in after captain Rishabh Pant retired hurt in the morning session, Jurel crafted his innings with patience before reaching his hundred off 159 deliveries. He remained

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