The excitement of Test cricket on home soil is coming back. After the South Africa tour, Team India is scheduled to play a five-match Test series against England. The Test series is going to commence from January 25. On January 12, BCCI unveiled the squad for the first two Tests against England. Young batter Dhruv Jurel got his maiden India call-up in the Test squad. After being named in the squad, he talked about his struggle and the sacrifices of his family.
Dhruv Jurel’s Maiden India Call-Up:
After completing the T20 series against Afghanistan, Team India is scheduled to play a five-match Test series against England. After a long, India is going to play a Test series at home. Dhruv Jurel, at the age of 22, has emerged as an unexpected addition among the three designated wicketkeepers named in the squad. This surprising move came after Ishan Kishan opted out of the Indian team due to mental fatigue. Jurel earned his maiden call-up to the Indian squad based on his impressive performances during his debut IPL season, where he showcased his skills as a wicketkeeper-batsman while playing a crucial finisher role for the Rajasthan Royals.
Dhruv participated in 13 games during the IPL 2023, showcasing an impressive performance by scoring 153 runs at an average of 21.71 and an outstanding strike rate of 172.73. Notably, he earned the franchise’s confidence and was retained in preparation for the IPL 2024 auction.
Turning to first-class cricket, Jurel represents Uttar Pradesh and marked his debut in the Ranji Trophy during the 2022 season against Vidarbha. Over 15 matches, he has accumulated a total of 790 runs at an average of 46.67, featuring a notable double-century and five half-centuries. This consistent and noteworthy performance has established Jurel as a valuable asset in the first-class cricket arena.
Jurel’s unexpected call-up to the Indian squad was prompted by Ishan Kishan’s absence, and his impressive showing in the IPL earned him recognition. Sangakkara’s positive assessment of Jurel’s capabilities underscores the young player’s hard work and composure in high-pressure scenarios.
Struggle of the Youngstar:
Dhruv Jurel is an asset of domestic cricket. At such a young age, he rose through the ranks quickly. The struggle period was tough for the young batter. Along with him, his family also sacrificed a lot. After being selected for the first two Tests, Dhruv Jurel opened up about his family’s struggle. He said, “My mother sold her only gold chain she had to buy my first cricket kit, my parents are truly my inspiration.”
Team India is ready to face England on home soil. On January 25, both teams will lock horns at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After making a draw in the Test series against South Africa, Team India will try hard to win the series at home. This series will make a big impact on the points table of the World Test Championship.
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