Who is Dhruv Jurel, who has pushed England on the backfoot in the India vs England 4th Test?

New Delhi: Dhruv Chand Jurel is an Indian International Cricketer and Right-Handed batter and wicket-keeper who is currently grabbing the spotlight for giving India a major edge in the ongoing India vs England 4th Test match in JSCA International Complex in Ranchi. The spectacular performance of the 23-year-old has received showers of praise from Sunil Gavaskar as he scored his maiden test fifty against England. Dhruv won everyone’s hearts on the 3rd day of the match as he managed to stood like a rock against the opponent team and crashed their desire to chase victory. Head Coach Rahul Dravid also lauded him for his incredible performance at the stadium.

 

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Social Media was buzzing with love and praise for the Indian Wicket-Keeper calling him a ‘War Hero’ and even giving him standing ovation. Take a look.

Dhruv Jurel: Son of a Kargil War Veteran🗿 pic.twitter.com/40CjAs6tPM

— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx) February 25, 2024

A Standing ovation from the Indian dressing room for Dhruv Jurel. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Fv971b7MlO

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 25, 2024

Should we bow, yeah Dhruv Jurel is a King❤️🫡 pic.twitter.com/dmZypyBoOT

— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) February 25, 2024

THANK YOU, DHRUV JUREL!! 👏🇮🇳

– Son of a Kargil war veteran.
– Travelled to Noida from Agra alone for an academy at the age of 13.
– Mother sold her jewellery to buy a kit for Dhruv.
– Scored 90 in his 2nd Test when India were trailing by 176 with just 3 wickets left. pic.twitter.com/U0eizmPKHd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 25, 2024

The long Journey of Dhruv Chand Jurel

Dhruv was born in Agra in 2001, he used to play for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. His father served in the Indian Army and is a Kargil war veteran. Dhruv was fond of playing cricket since his childhood and he started playing during a summer camp in his school. He also played for Uttar Pradesh’s U-15, U-16 and U-19 teams.

 

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