India, Nov. 25 -- Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is facing heat after a disappointing outing in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. Stepping in at No. 4 with captain Shubman Gill unavailable, the youngster fell for a duck, adding to India's batting woes. Jurel walked into a demanding role at no. 4- a spot previously occupied by icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, and more recently handled impressively by Shubman during the England and South Africa series. With Gill sidelined due to injury, the team management entrusted the youngster with the responsibility in the first innings of the Guwahati Test.

However, his stay was short-lived. After 11 balls at the crease, he fell for a duck, and it was the manner of d...