Dhruv Jurel gets likened to MS Dhoni after feisty 90-run knock against England

Dhruv Jurel scored 90 runs in the first innings of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi.

Dhruv Jurel scored 90 runs as India kept England's first innings lead down to 46 runs in Ranchi. Image: Sportzpics

FirstCricket Staff|Feb 25, 2024, 12:27:50 IST

India's wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel earned himself plenty of praise after a battling 90-run knock against England in the fourth Test. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar compared Jurel's "presence of mind" to that of former keeper MS Dhoni.

"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," Gavaskar said in commentary for the host broadcaster on Sunday (Day 3 of the Test in Ranchi).

Jurel impressed not only with the bat but also his assured his keeping skills, replacing KS Bharat into the side.

When 23-year-old Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav joined hands, India trailed England by a massive 176 runs. But they remained steady and stitched a 76 run stand. Jurel then forged a 40-run partnership with Akash Deep.

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