3 Players, 1 Spot - India’s big selection dilemma for Kolkata test!

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Selection Battle in Kolkata

Ahead of the 1st Test vs South Africa, Team India faces a key selection call, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, or Nitish Kumar Reddy for the No.6 spot?

Jurel in Red-Hot Form

With two recent centuries for India A, Dhruv Jurel is pushing hard for a place as a specialist batter in Kolkata

Nitish Reddy’s All-Round Value

A pace-bowling all-rounder, Nitish adds balance — but India might prefer extra batting depth over another seamer

Axar Patel’s Spin Edge

Axar offers control and lower-order runs, but competition is tough with Jadeja and Kuldeep already in the XI

What Will India Choose?

Team India’s final call will hinge on the Eden pitch, experts say Jurel’s form gives him the upper hand

Probable XI vs South Africa

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar, Jadeja, Sundar, Kuldeep, Siraj, Bumrah

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