Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reportedly ruled out of the Asia Cup due to dengue, the Indian team management is considering reinforcements. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Porel have emerged as the frontrunners to step in as backup options, ensuring the squad retains depth behind the stump.
Who is Replace Dhruv Jurel in Asia Cup 2025
Dhruv Jurel, who was a standby player for the Asia Cup 2025, has been suffering from dengue and is ruled out of certain matches including the Duleep Trophy semifinal. Reports indicate that either Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Porel might replace Dhruv Jurel in the Asia Cup backup squad. Meanwhile, for the Duleep Trophy, Akshay Wadkar has been named as Jurel’s replacement for Central Zone due to Jurel’s unavailability from dengue. The selectors may or may not name an official replacement for Jurel in the Asia Cup standby list, but Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Porel are the potential candidates reported for the backup squad spot.
Career Stats
Ishan Kishan T20 Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s/50s |
| T20I | 32 | 796 | 89 | 25.68 | 124.38 | 0/6 |
| IPL | 119 | 2998 | 106 | 29.11 | 137.65 | 1/17 |
Abhishek Porel T20 Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike-rate | 100s/50s |
| IPL | 31 | 661 | 65 | 25.42 | 149.89 | 0/3 |
The final decision on whether Ishan Kishan or Abhishek Porel will step in remains eagerly awaited, as the team management weighs their options carefully.
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