The ongoing Test series between India and England has returned the real feel of Test cricket. Both are playing competitive cricket to be the best in the longest format of cricket. In the fourth Test, the young players of India showed their prowess. Dhruv Jurel is one of them. In the fourth Test match, when the top order struggled then, he held the team’s baton. After showing his excellence, Veteran Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised him and Jurel reacted to him.
Dhruv Jurel’s Excellence:
In the third Test match against England, Dhruv Jurel made his Test debut for India in Rajkot. In that match, he played effortlessly well. Even in wicketkeeping, he showcased amazing spirit. He missed the half-century but amazed the cricket fans and the experts. India won the match with a record margin of 434 runs.
In the fourth Test match, the English bowler’s excellence devastated India’s top order. In that situation, Dhruv Jurel showed his excellence. He knocked on 90 runs in 149 balls with 6 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries. Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav turned the game around with a determined partnership of 76 runs, showcasing resilience that brought the hosts right back into the contest. Their collaboration not only steadied the ship but injected renewed energy, turning the tide in favor of the home team.
Gavaskar’s Praise and Jurel’s Reaction:
In the commentary box, Sunil Gavaskar drew intriguing comparisons between Jurel’s game sense and the legendary former India captain, MS Dhoni. Gavaskar wasn’t solely impressed by Jurel’s batting; he also commended the young cricketer’s wicketkeeping skills. Going a step further, Gavaskar boldly declared that Jurel is showing signs of evolving into “another MS Dhoni” in the world of cricket.
Gavaskar said, “Of course, he has batted well, but his keeping, his work behind the stumps has been equally brilliant. Just by looking at his game awareness, I want to say that he is another MS Dhoni in the making. I know there can never be another MSD but you know the presence of mind that he has, MSD also when he started, it was that. And Jurel has that game awareness. Street-smart cricketer.”
Is was a big moment for Dhruv Jurel. He said, “Obviously it’s a good feeling to hear a legend like Sunil Gavaskar talk about me. The mood was great, there were no specific instructions… just to go out and play. Watch the ball and play. Just that the long I play the better it is.”
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