Dhruv Jurel's impressive 80-run knock against Australia A in the second unofficial Test match has earned him praise from former Australian captain Tim Paine. Paine believes Jurel's performance warrants a place in India's playing XI for the upcoming first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth as a specialist batsman.

Tim Paine praised Dhruv Jurel's impressive batting on the challenging, bouncy wicket at the MCG during the second unofficial Test between Australia A and India A, where the 23-year-old scored 80 and 68,

Dhruv Jurel, who made his Test debut earlier this year, produced the knocks of 80 and 68 for India A in the second 'unofficial' Test against Australia in Melbourne. It is these two knocks that have left an impression on former Aussie skipper Tim Paine.

Paine, who coached Australia A, witnessed the 23-year-old score 80 and 68 in the match and has backed the Indian wicketkeeper-batter to make an impact in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Dhruv Jurel, a late addition to the India A squad, emerged as a beacon of hope amidst a top-order collapse against Australia A at the MCG. Walking in

The former wicketkeeper batter feels Jurel has the required temperament and skill to succeed in the longer format

While Jurel has only played three matches and was mainly included in India’s touring party for the five-match Test series in Australia as a back-up for regular keeper Rishabh Pant, the 23-year-old impressed during a recent match for India A against Australia A in Melbourne.