Team India played against England on Monday in Ranchi. After the team’s performance in Gabba in 2021, they marked their first successful fourth-innings chase of more than 150 runs as the team chased down 192 runs in the match. One of the major reasons behind India’s win was Dhruv Jurel’s effective knock of 90 runs against England. On day 3, Jurel’s outstanding knock reduced India’s deficit from 134 to only 46 runs. The 76-run stand between Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav left the England team threatened. The wicketkeeper-batter scored his maiden fifty and also made a massive triple-figure score for the Indian team.
For his impressive performance on the field, Jurel was praised by former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who drew MS Dhoni comparisons
He earned the highest-ever praise from Gavaskar after India ended Day 3 with a big smile on their faces. While on commentary, Gavaskar compared Jurel’s inspiring game awareness to that of the legendary Dhoni. And it wasn’t just because of just batting in the fourth Test. Gavaskar was not only happy with Jurel’s batting in the fourth test but also immensely impressed with Jurel’s wicketkeeping. Gavaskar reckons that the youngster “is another MS Dhoni in the making.”
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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”
Dhruv Jurel also responded to Gavaskar’s high words about him
In the post-day press conference at the JSCA International Stadium, when Jurel was made aware of Gavaskar’s words, he revealed that there was no clear instruction given by the team management on how to approach the play.
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.”
Jurel also admitted that there were no regrets about missing his century. He said,
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“I don’t regret a bit on missing the hundred. It’s my debut Test series, I’m just desperate to lift this trophy in my hands. It’s always a childhood dream to play for India in Tests”
We also agree that Jurel’s performance was indeed praiseworthy. What are your views about Jurel being compared to Dhoni? Let us know in the comments.
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