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Ashwin Urges India to Capitalize on Jurel's Hot Streak for South Africa Tests
10 Nov
Summary
- Ashwin suggests India play 3 spinners, with Axar Patel potentially sitting out
- Dhruv Jurel's exceptional form in India A's series against South Africa A
- Ashwin believes Jurel should be included in India's playing XI for the Tests
As of November 10th, 2025, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has provided his insights on India's team composition for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. The first Test is set to commence on November 14th in Kolkata.
Ashwin has suggested that India should opt for three spinners in their playing XI, which could potentially see Axar Patel missing out. With Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav already in the squad, Ashwin believes this combination would provide the necessary balance and allow for better rotation of the bowlers.
The former cricketer has also highlighted the exceptional form of Dhruv Jurel, who recently excelled in the unofficial Test series between India A and South Africa A. Jurel scored 259 runs across just two innings, including twin centuries. Ashwin has strongly advocated for the team management to capitalize on Jurel's current form and include him in the playing XI for the upcoming Tests against South Africa.
Ashwin has noted that India's previous series against the West Indies saw captain Shubman Gill utilizing the spinners in shorter spells, which he believes was not an ideal approach. The veteran spinner believes that Test matches require bowlers to be given longer spells to be effective in taking wickets.
As India looks to build on their recent 2-0 series victory over the West Indies, Ashwin's recommendations on the team composition and the inclusion of in-form players like Dhruv Jurel will be closely watched by the team management and fans alike.
