Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel believes that India could face a slight dilemma while choosing between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel for the No. 6 spot as far as the first Test against South Africa is concerned. The series-opening clash of the all-format assignment is scheduled to commence on November 14.
Parthiv shortlisted the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul which he followed up with Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and the returning Rishabh Pant. Barring the No. 6 spot, he named three spinners and two pacers to be in the XI.
Parthiv felt Nitish Kumar Reddy could be played due to the bowling-friendly conditions which might be on offer at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the erstwhile wicketkeeper-batter defended Jurel's performances in the past and felt that he deserved to play in the squad if the Shubman Gill-led side wants to play an extra batter instead of an all-rounder.