India, Nov. 9 -- Dhruv Jurel's stunning run for India A in the recent red-ball series against South Africa A, capped by back-to-back centuries, has reportedly catapulted him into contention for the first Test against South Africa. The youngster's form is likely to leave head coach Gautam Gambhir with a tough call ahead of the series opener in Kolkata next week, even though Rishabh Pant is set to don the keeping gloves.

In the absence of Pant, who was recovering from a toe injury incurred during the tour of England, Jurel was picked as India's primary wicketkeeper in the last three Tests - in London (Oval) against England, and in the West Indies series at home in Ahmedabad and Delhi. However, with Pant returning as the vice-captain for th...