"Don't Want To Take Unnecessary Pressure": India Star On Rishabh Pant's Return

19.08.2024 - 18:58 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel had a good outing in the Test series against England earlier in 2024 with 190 runs in four innings across three Tests.

However, with India taking on Bangladesh in a 2-match Test series, Jurel's position in the side remains uncertain. Rishabh Pant had a good showing in the T20 World Cup 2024 and with his inclusion for the Duleep Trophy, the selectors have shown great trust in him.

KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have also staked their claim for a spot in the India squad with Jurel finding himself in a tough fight.

However, the youngster remains unfazed by the challenges and he said that he wants to take one day at a time without any kind of "unnecessary pressure". “I've been a firm believer that I want to take one day at a time.

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:Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant returned to the Indian test team for the first time in nearly two years after the country's cricket board announced a 16-member squad for the first of two tests against Bangladesh.

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