Parthiv Patel, who played 25 Tests for India, acknowledged the instability in the Indian Test set-up concerning wicket-keeping and highlighted the balance between batting and 'keeping skills as a crucial factor in making the selection decisions. Bharat, having played seven Tests, is yet to score a half-century, and the potential inclusion of Dhruv Jurel, known for his batting abilities, adds competition to the mix. Parthiv however asserted that Bharat and Jurel are the best options that they have at the moment.