Dhruv Jurel: Emerging Star in Indian Cricket and His Thoughts on Future Challenges
As Jurel gears up to represent the Gorakhpur Lions in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, he remains unfazed by the pressures surrounding his selection for India’s upcoming Test matches.

Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-08-19T14:33:59+06:00
Updated - 2024-08-19T14:33:59+06:00
Dhruv Jurel, a bright young cricketer, is swiftly making his mark on the international scene. Jurel has scored 190 runs in three Test matches for India, including a notable top score of 90. Although his performance in the T20I series during India's trip to Zimbabwe was underwhelming however his wicket keeping skills have proven essential.
As Jurel gears up to represent the Gorakhpur Lions in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, he remains unfazed by the pressures surrounding his selection for India’s upcoming Test matches. When asked about his approach, Jurel shared with Sports Tak, "I don’t want to stress myself out with unnecessary questions like what's going to happen, how it's going to happen. I'm here to play a match and I'm really focused on playing well for such a great cause. My practice has been good too, and I'm also thinking about the other team participating in the tournament. I'll take it day by day."
When questioned about his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the possibility of being retained by the Rajasthan Royals, Jurel expressed a pragmatic view. "Honestly, I don’t have a favorite team. I just want to play wherever I can. You mentioned domestic cricket, and the IPL is pretty much the same – if you perform well here, it leads to bigger opportunities. What I really want is a chance to show what I can do and play at a higher level. Everyone dreams of playing for India, especially after 10-15 years, so this is the platform where we can prove ourselves and reach that goal," he said.
Jurel also spoke about the valuable lessons he’s gleaned from interacting with cricketing legends like Virat Kohli. "Whenever I meet him [Kohli], I always try to learn something because he’s a legend in cricket. I’m really curious about how he got to where he is and what he did in the background. So, whenever I talk to him, it’s all about cricket. And when you’re around him, you can really feel that vibe," Jurel shared, highlighting the influence that experienced players have on his development.
Drawing inspiration from another Indian cricket icon, Jurel admires Rohit Sharma's leadership style. "I'm going to try to bring that kind of vibe into my own game, just like Rohit Sharma as a captain. You notice how he interacts with the young players; he's really good with them. Honestly, his captaincy is very chill. He’ll talk to you like a regular person, not all serious and stuff. The thing is to make you feel comfortable. When Test cricket first started, I had a chat with Captain Rohit, and it was really nice; everything felt normal, like there’s nothing to stress about."