Amidst the continuing five-match Check sequence between India and England, younger wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel has emerged as a standout performer, impressing cricketing legends and followers alike together with his resilient batting and sharp wicketkeeping abilities. Jurel’s outstanding show within the Ranchi Check earned him the Participant of the Match award for his essential contributions in each innings of the sport.
Dhruv Jurel steered India to victory within the 4th Check in opposition to England
Within the first innings on the JSCA Stadium, Jurel showcased his batting prowess by scoring an important 90 runs, rescuing India from a precarious scenario within the middle-order. His innings offered stability to the workforce’s innings and helped steer them to a aggressive whole. Within the second innings, Jurel as soon as once more proved his mettle with an unbeaten 39, assuaging stress on fellow batter Shubman Gill and contributing considerably to India’s efficiency.
After Sunil Gavaskar, now Sourav Ganguly has his say on Dhoni-Jurel comparability
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar counseled Jurel’s abilities and even drew comparisons between the younger expertise and the legendary MS Dhoni. Gavaskar’s remarks got here after witnessing Jurel’s sharp run-out in opposition to Ben Duckett within the Rajkot Check, the place he exhibited distinctive agility and presence of thoughts.
Now, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the comparability between Dhoni and Jurel, acknowledging the latter’s expertise and potential. Ganguly emphasised the significance of permitting Jurel to develop his personal id within the sport, noting that it took Dhoni a number of years to determine himself as a cricketing icon.
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“Dhruv Jurel… what a Test match he had under pressure on a difficult wicket. There is huge talent and if you miss you and you go back down in the ladder, it will be very hard to come back. MS Dhoni is in a different league. Jurel has talent; there’s no doubt about it. But it took MS Dhoni 20 years to be MS Dhoni. Rather 15 years for Dhoni to be Dhoni. So let him [Jurel] play. Jurel’s ability to play spin, pace and most importantly to perform under pressure. That’s what you look for in a youngster,” Ganguly was quoted as saying to RevSportz.
In the meantime, responding to the question concerning his comparability with Dhoni, Jurel mentioned he’s grateful for the reward from cricketing stalwarts like Gavaskar and remained centered on his sport. The younger cricketer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, is ready to characteristic within the fifth and remaining Check match in Dharamsala, the place he goals to proceed his spectacular type and contribute to India’s success on the sector.
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