Dhruv Jurel has thrown his hat firmly into the selection ring with a stunning display for India A, scoring back-to-back centuries against South Africa A and putting immense pressure on Sai Sudharsan ahead of the upcoming Test series.

The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter followed up his first-innings score of 132 with an unbeaten 127 off 170 balls in the second innings, as India A declared at 382/7, setting South Africa A a daunting target of 417 runs. Jurel reached his second century in the 86th over, facing 159 deliveries before raising his bat to the dressing room.

His earlier ton in the first innings had already been a rescue act — coming when India A were reeling at 126/7 before his 132-run knock lifted them to 255. With consecutive centuries in challenging conditions, Jurel’s case fo

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