Sanjay Bangar says Dhruv Jurel has been a good addition to India Test side

Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said Dhruv Jurel has settled well as a specialist batter after scoring 173 runs at 86.50 in the recent Sri Lanka series. Jurel, 25, has now played 12 Tests and averages 40.68 with two centuries and two half-centuries.

Bangar told Hindustan Times that the number seven and eight spots will be critical for India in the two-Test series in New Zealand that starts on November 19. He noted that the side may field either Ravindra Jadeja at seven with four fast bowlers or three quicks plus a pace-bowling all-rounder.

Bangar added that the six batters likely to play have experience in all conditions and that the pace-bowling all-rounder at number eight becomes decisive for a good result on New Zealand pitches.