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Dhruv Jurel Equals MS Dhoni's 20-Year-Old Record With Exploits In Duleep Trophy

Young India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel on Sunday equalled legendary stumper MS Dhoni's astonishing record in the Duleep Trophy. Jurel, who is representing India A in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, showcased his brilliant glovework in the match against India B in Bengaluru. The 23-year-old claimed seven catches in the second innings, equalling Dhoni's 20-year-old record of taking the most catches in an innings of a Duleep Trophy match.

Pant returns to India test squad for Bangladesh series, Shami still sidelined

: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.

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh starting September 19. He will be making his return to Test cricket for India after nearly 20 months following the injuries suffered in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will be the captain while Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were both included in the squad. Akash Deep was named in the squad while young pacer Yash Dayal earned a maiden call-up.

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

India B star Rishabh Pant had a brilliant outing with the bat on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match against India A in Bengaluru. Pant, who scored just seven runs in the first innings, slammed a 34-ball half-century in the second innings to help India B increase their lead over India A. India B (321) had taken a first innings lead of the 90 runs after bowling India A out for 231. Pant, who is one of the India Test hopefuls for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, hit nine 4s and two maximums and was the headliner of the day with a 61 off 47 balls.

Musheer Khan's Strong Mindset Will Make Him Good Option For Team India: Vijay Dahiya

Former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya hailed Musheer Khan for his "strong mindset" and said the young batter will be an asset for Indian team in future if he maintains consistency. Musheer impressed everyone, making a valiant 181 for India B against India A in the on-going Duleep Trophy at Bengaluru on Friday. His innings and a 205-run alliance with Navdeep Saini for the eighth wicket helped India B come back from a precarious 94 for seven and post 321 in the first innings.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Kuldeep Yadav To Cleaners In Fiery Duleep Trophy Knock

After scoring just seven runs in the first innings, India B star Rishabh Pant was back to his best in the second innings of a Duleep Trophy match against India A in Bengaluru. Pant, who is playing his first red-ball game in nearly two years, got out cheaply in the first innings after mistiming his shot. However, the wicketkeeper-batter helped India B keep a stronghold on the proceedings against India A as he smashed a 34-ball half-century. Pant hit nine 4s and two maximums before falling on 61 (47) to Tanush Kotian.

Duleep Trophy 2024: Rishabh Pant's Fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's Aggression Give India B Control Against India A

The audacity of Rishabh Pant, who made a fifty, and Sarfaraz Khan helped India B waddle past persistent India A pacers to post a momentum grabbing second innings total of 150 for six after Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy match in Bengaluru on Saturday. India B are now ahead by 240 runs with Washington Sundar (6) at crease after bowling out their rivals for 231 in their first innings to take a 90-run lead. Pant was the headliner of the day with a 61 off 47 balls (4x9, 6x2). But that lead suddenly looked so feeble when pacers Khaleel Ahmed (2/56) and Akash Deep (2/36) combined to reduce India B to 22 for three inside eight overs, overall lead standing at 132 at that point.

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant Takes Stunning Catch On Return To Red Ball Cricket. Watch

India B wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant took a stunning catch to dismiss India A opener Mayank Agarwal in their ongoing Duleep Trophy match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pant last played a First Class match in December 2022 when India played Bangladesh in a two-match Test series. The star wicketkeeper-batter suffered a life-threatening car crash later that month, sustaining career-ending injuries. However, Pant made his comeback to cricket earlier this year in the Indian Prermier League (IPL), before featuring for India in the T20 World Cup-winning campaign.

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Dhruv Jurel Equals MS Dhoni's 20-Year-Old Record With Exploits In Duleep Trophy

Pant returns to India test squad for Bangladesh series, Shami still sidelined

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Rishabh Pant's Tactical Brilliance In Duleep Trophy Triggers 'Captaincy' Talks

Musheer Khan's Strong Mindset Will Make Him Good Option For Team India: Vijay Dahiya

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Kuldeep Yadav To Cleaners In Fiery Duleep Trophy Knock

Duleep Trophy 2024: Rishabh Pant's Fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's Aggression Give India B Control Against India A

Duleep Trophy: Rishabh Pant Takes Stunning Catch On Return To Red Ball Cricket. Watch