No competition between me and Rishabh bhai, motive is to make India win: Jurel

NEW DELHI: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel said there is no sense of competition between him and senior gloveman Rishabh Pant, adding that their sole focus is on contributing to India’s success in Tests.

Jurel delivered impressive performances in India’s 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies last month, including scoring a maiden Test hundred in Ahmedabad. However, with Pant returning for the upcoming series against South Africa after recovering from a right foot fracture, the Indian team is now considering the possibility of accommodating both keepers in the same playing XI.

"There is no competition between me and Rishabh bhai. Both of us are playing for India, and whoever plays, the motive is the same: to make India win. If he plays, I am happy. If I play, I am happy. If we play together, even better. The only focus is the team," said Jurel on JioStar.