In this article we are going to talk about one such star of Indian cricket team Dhruv Jurel and how he grew himself up in from Under 19 to securing a place in Indian test cricket team.
The Indian Premier League has set its pitch in a tradition of introducing new stars in every season. Over the years, we have seen several emerging talents who succeeded in becoming a regular member of the Indian cricket team.
Who is Dhruv Jurel?
Dhruv Jurel was born in Agra on 21 January 2001. He started playing cricket during a summer camp organized by his school. There, he saw other children playing cricket and his interest also got developed in the game.
He decided to peruse his interest and make it his Career. He played youth cricket for Uttar Pradesh Under 14, Under 16 and Under 19 teams.
Jurel made his Twenty20 debut on 10th of January 2021 for Uttar Pradesh in 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Before his T20 debut, he was selected as the vice-captain of India’s squad for the 2020 Under 19 Cricket World Cup.
In February 2022, he was grabbed by the Rajasthan Royals in the auction for the 2022 IPL tournament. He made his first debut on 17 February 2022, for Uttar Pradesh in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy. Jurel made his debut for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings at Guwahati on 5 April 2023, securing 32*(15). This performance confirmed Jurel position in the team.
He made his List A debut on 14 July 2023, for India A against United Arab Emirates A, in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023.
New Rising Cricket Star in IPL
As per the previous records, IPL introduce us to new cricket stars every year. Last year we got many gem for Indian cricket team and who is being accepted by the fans as well due to his powerful performance.
Dhruv Jurel is among the list of rising stars in cricket. This Rajasthan Royals batter has performed as a finisher batting lower down the order. This 22 year old Dhruv jurel did not score big figures like his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal did but the few runs he scored made a big impact on the overall success of the Rajasthan Royals team.
Dhruv, who belongs to Uttar Pradesh, has scored 32(15 balls), 8(3 balls), 4 (6 balls), 18 (10 balls), 0 (1 ball), 34*(16 balls) and 34 (15 balls) so far in the matches he played in the IPL. This young batter not only scored crucial runs at the edge but made them at an good strike rate which helped his team in maintaining their position in the top-3 in the points table for IPL.
Dhruv Jurel career
This current known bold wicket-keeper and batter has a short history of growing and securing a place in Indian Cricket team.
Dhruv Jurel was the vice-captain of the Indian Under 19 team that featured in the 2020 ICC Cricket World Cup with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The 2022 mega auction for IPL witnessed Jurel being picked by the Rajasthan Royals in the dying moments and essentially strengthening the team with some young stars.
Jurel showed his impressive skills during the IPL season of 2023, making a significant impact with his performances in the few matches he was a part of.
Dhruv Jurel 2023 selection for Rajasthan Royals in IPL
In IPL 2022 mega auction, Rajasthan Royals bought Jurel on his base price INR 20 lakhs.But that year he did not get a chance to play and represent himself. He made his IPL debut in 2023, and played 13 matches for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 152 runs at an impressive strike rate of 172.72. Rajasthan Royals has retained Dhruv Jurel for IPL 2024.
Dhruv Jurel IPL performance and records
Dhruv Jurel is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Rajasthan Royals franchise in the Indian Premier League. Dhruv Jurel was born on 21 January 2001, and now he is 23 years old. Dhruv Jurel is a wicket keeper and right handed batter from Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He made his IPL debut in 2023.
Dhruv Jurel has played 13 matches till date in his IPL career and has scored 152 runs in total, with an average score of 21.71. With his highest IPL score being 34 runs and not out. Dhruv Jurel has hit total of 11 fours and 9 sixes in his IPL career.
In the IPL Auction 2024, the Rajasthan Royals franchise retained the services of Dhruv Jurel for Rs 20 lakh.
Jurel gained the limelight after his impressive performance for Rajasthan Royals in the matches of IPL 2023. Making most of the Impact Player rule, Jurel emerged as a crucial player in Rajasthan Royals middle order scoring 152 runs in 11 matches at an average strike rate of 172.73 and proved himself as one of the finishers to be considered for.
Applaud Dhruv jurel received because of his performance
Many former cricketers came to talk about Dhruv Jurel performance and encourage him to be better and continue.
Some of the records that sparkled a mew te for Dhruv Jurel where masters are encouraging this young player are:
Dhruv Jurel Gets Kumar Sangakkara parasail after Rajasthan Royals rising star secured Maiden India Call-Up
Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara expressed his happiness over Dhruv Jurel’s maiden national team call-up after the 22 year old was named in the India team for announcement of the first two Test matches against England. With Ishan kishan still opting to stay away from cricket, Jurel earned his selection following impressive performances for India A in South Africa and Ranji Trophy.
Sangakkara said-“Very proud and happy because one of our key motivators and one of our key kind of performance indicators away from the IPL is producing players for Indian Cricket team and we have produced quite a lot over the years and Dhruv being one more new addition”.
I think it is up to the selectors on how they want to construct their red and white ball teams. Our job is to produce the best players, so they get their opportunities in any format.“
Sangakkara said that the calculation of cricket in terms of evaluation of talent will change because of T20s but Test cricket will still retain its unchanged form.
“He’s a fantastic young man. He is a really good player who has worked very hard to get the place where he is. He understands pressure wisely. He came in last season in one of the most difficult positions and scored so many runs for the team. He is an absolute match-win factor in the short format,” the former Sri Lankan captain said.
“He is a matchwinner in short format, but this is a real test of his technique, capacity, character and his application to be in the Test side,” said the former keeper of Rajasthan Royals.
The game is very healthy and is on the edge of going in a new direction. Now, it is about making sure it introduces the needs of all its stakeholders including the public and the players. The fans dictated the direction in which the sport is heading.
Dhruv Jurel to get chance to play test match against England
The selectors of Indian test cricket team, proposed to the tried and tested names while announcing the India team for the first two Tests against England with wicketkeeper and batsman Dhruv Jurel who is being considered as a new rising face for Indian cricket team.
It is announced that Rohit Sharma will lead the 16 man side while Jasprit Bumrah will be playing role as his deputy.
Senior pace baller Mohammed Shami was not named in the squad as he is not yet completely recovered from the injury he suffered during the ODI World Cup last year. Shami was also not in the Indian team that toured South Africa recently.
Another pacer from Karnataka, Prasidh Krishna was also not included in the team announced as he also got up a left quadricep injury during the Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat.
Conclusion
Dhruv Chand Jurel was born on 21 January 2001 is an Indian cricketer who plays for his state Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and for Rajasthan Royals in IPL. He is a wicketkeeper and a right-handed batter.
Now the selection board is also taking into consideration the idea of including Dhruv Jurel for international test matches and with is shining performance he is seen as a rising cricket face for tram India.
FAQs
1.What is the age of Dhruv Jurel?
22years. Dhruv jurel, was born on 21st January 2001.
2.At what age Dhruv jurel made his debut in cricket?
Dhruv jurel made his T20 debut on 10 January 2021 for Uttar Pradesh.
3.For which IPL team Dhruv jurel is playing?
Dhruv Jurel is currently included in Rajasthan Royals.
4.Dhruv Jurel is from which state?
Dhruv jurel belongs to Uttar Pradesh.
Jurel influenced the audience with his skills during the last IPL season, and made a significant impact with his performances in the matches.
5.What amount did Dhruv jurel get in IPL 2024?
Dhruv jurel was sold for Rs.20 in IPL auction 2023 and made his successful debut by securing a position in Rajasthan Royals playing XI.
6.When did Dhruv Jurel join Rajasthan Royals?
Dhruv jurel was taken up by the Rajasthan Royals in IPL auction 2022 but he could not play even a single match. He made his successful debut in Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
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